Category: As a villain, I just want them to behave

Chapter 171: Model Worker

“Knock knock knock!”

“Master Charles, the people from the White Jade Alliance invite you to an important banquet. They said that most of the high-ranking members will be there. And they also said they have prepared many delicious boys and girls.”

At 10:00 PM, Paul knocked on Charles’s door and relayed the invitation from the White Jade Alliance.

He had tried many ways to approach Henry in the past two days but had failed repeatedly, making him extremely anxious.

Coincidentally, there was an important gathering at the White Jade Alliance tonight, so Paul wanted to use this opportunity to get Charles out of the way.

Their residence was fifteen minutes away from the banquet venue. Counting the round trip, he would have at least two hours to prepare.

Once he successfully devoured Henry and advanced to the ninth rank, even Charles wouldn’t be able to stop him. Then he would have the right to negotiate as an equal.

Admittedly, Paul, as a newly advanced ninth-rank mage, wouldn’t be Charles’s opponent. However, with his basic strength, Charles would still have to pay a price to kill him. It wouldn’t be worth it for Charles to kill him directly.

Therefore, Paul only needed to stabilize Charles and buy himself time to absorb Henry’s memories and knowledge. Then he would be a complete ninth-rank mage.

However, while this idea was good, it wasn’t easy to execute.

“Bang!”

Charles suddenly opened the door, his face grim as he looked at Paul. “Tell them I’m not going!”

He looked angry, holding a small bottle in his hand. The bottle had some stains on it, indicating that he had taken a sip.

Paul recognized the bottle in Charles’s hand at a glance. It was the Lucky Potion from the Balance Chamber of Commerce.

The bad news was that Charles had already drunk it. The good news was that there was still four-fifths of the liquid left.

“Ugh, ugh, ugh! It’s all fake! There’s no such thing as luck…”

After refusing Paul, Charles took another two sips with a dark expression. He felt his tongue going numb.

He had originally wanted to use the free time in the evening to drink the Lucky Potion, organize his knowledge, and make a breakthrough. But the potion tasted bitter and had no effect.

If it weren’t for the purity similar to holy water, Charles would have thought he was drinking a mixture of insects.

Although he said it was fake, he only believed that he was unlucky. Otherwise, why would the potion be called “Lucky Potion”?

If a small sip had no effect, then even drinking the whole bottle wouldn’t change anything.

“But Master Charles, many important figures will be at this banquet. If you don’t attend, you might be seen as unsociable and ostracized.”

Paul was unwilling to give up. He exaggerated the consequences.

Perhaps remembering the task assigned by the Pope, Charles hesitated.

“I’ll go check it out. Don’t wander off.”

Charles returned to his room and placed the bottle on the table. Then he walked out, closed the door, and set up a simple magic barrier.

After confirming everything was in order, Charles left using Instantaneous Movement magic, leaving Paul alone at the door.

Soon, Harry appeared beside Paul. “It seems that Charles is very wary of us. We probably can’t break this level of magic barrier.”

Harry sighed, looking at the magic barrier set up by Charles. Although it was a simple defensive barrier set up casually by Charles, it still reached the level of “ninth-rank, or even eighth-rank.”

“No, there’s one more person.”

Paul shook his head, looking at the door. “There’s one more person who can help us.”

“You mean Koya?” Harry immediately thought of the ninth-rank mage, Koya, who had escaped from the Xiya Kingdom with them.

Harry didn’t have a good impression of Koya. He noticed that she always looked at Paul with a peculiar gaze.

If he wasn’t weaker than a ninth-rank mage, he would definitely teach this old hag a lesson.

“Yes. There’s one detail you might have missed. Although Koya isn’t currently a Cardinal in the Temple of the Celestial God, she still belongs to the Temple, an insider. So why would someone like her help Charles, a traitor? Is it because they have a good relationship?”

Paul snorted. “I don’t think so. Their age gap is too big, and they have no social circles in common. Their positions haven’t intersected either. It’s impossible for it to be a personal relationship. Then the conclusion is obvious. Charles must have an inextricable connection to the Temple of the Celestial God. To make a bold guess, he might be a spy planted by the Pope in the alliance.”

“There’s such a thing? I didn’t expect you to become so smart, Paul.”

Harry looked at Paul in surprise. He seemed different, no longer the person who was always being bullied.

If Paul had been this smart before, he wouldn’t be in this situation.

“I’ve learned a lot after going through so much. Now I understand that strength is the most important thing. As long as I can obtain Henry’s power, I’ll have a chance to confront Kailun head-on. Doesn’t Kailun have six mysterious vice presidents? The White Jade Alliance also has a group of scheming ninth-rank mages.”

Paul clenched his fists.

Harry looked at Paul’s expression and asked uneasily, “Are you thinking about…?”

Paul nodded. “I know Koya wants to get close to me, but she doesn’t know that I’ve lost an important ‘function.’ But it doesn’t matter. I can approach her first and have her open this door for me. Once I reach the ninth rank, all those promises will be meaningless.”

“But…” Harry reached out to grab Paul’s hand, but he dodged.

“I don’t have much time.” Paul turned and ran towards Koya’s residence.

Harry leaned against the wall helplessly. He was getting old and couldn’t be of much help anymore.

Now, he didn’t even have value as food. There were powerful enemies outside, but he just wanted Paul to give up everything and live a peaceful life.

He clutched his chest and took a deep breath. It seemed that he didn’t have much time left.

Many figures flashed through his mind: the Second Prince, the First Princess, his colleague Justin, who had already fled… Among the clearest ones were Kailun and the Pope.

The difference in strength was the most rigid class system in this world. He could no longer reach the higher levels.

Kailun had thrown the world into chaos. The war between the Abyss and the Temple of the Celestial God had stopped because of him, and the remaining major forces had formed an alliance for self-preservation.

But if it weren’t for Kailun, he wouldn’t have met Paul…

Many strange thoughts flooded Harry’s mind. When he came back to his senses, he saw Koya pulling Paul’s hand, walking towards the door.

“I won’t ask about your business, but please remember your promise. I’ll be waiting for you tonight.”

Koya’s old face was full of smiles. She forcefully broke the magic barrier left by Charles, then patted Paul’s butt and left nonchalantly.

There were always “old cows” who liked to eat “tender grass,” and Koya was one of them.

She was much older than Charles and slightly stronger. Breaking a simple defensive barrier set up by Charles was no problem for her.

As for whether Charles would cause trouble afterwards?

She wasn’t worried. Charles was just an ordinary junior, far below her in seniority.

She left confidently, waiting for Paul to come to her tonight.

Paul and Harry, left behind, exchanged glances. Neither of them mentioned what had just happened.

“I’ll go find the green-feathered bird, Henry.”

To avoid awkwardness, Paul entered the room first.

“Wait for me. I’ll help you.” Harry gritted his teeth and quickly followed.

After searching for a while, they easily found the birdcage under the bed.

To prevent Henry from suddenly dying, Charles had healed most of his injuries with healing magic.

“Paul! Harry! What are you doing?”

Henry woke up from his sleep in the cage, looking at Paul and Harry in shock.

“Master Henry, long time no see. After all the twists and turns, you still ended up in my hands. As for what I want to do, shouldn’t you know very well? Of course, I’m going to devour you, take all your strength and knowledge for myself.”

Paul leaned close to the cage, staring at Henry with a sinister smile.

“Impossible! Don’t even dream about it! This isn’t Kuye Town. You can’t devour me with your current mental power. Give up. You’re too weak.”

Henry quickly calmed down. He looked at them and warned, “If you don’t put me back where I was, Charles will make you pay.”

Harry broke off a twig from a potted plant on the table and poked Henry. “We have no way back. And look at that little bottle on the table. What is it?”

“What is that?” Henry asked, looking at the bottle with confusion.

He had never seen the Lucky Potion before, so naturally, he didn’t recognize it. However, he sensed a hint of holy water, as pure as tears.

Besides that, there was a strange smell, like a pile of insects, making him nauseous.

“You should have heard of its name, Lucky Potion. A divine item that can greatly increase mental power, priced at over 100,000 gold coins.”

It was Paul who answered. He placed Henry’s cage on the table and picked up the open bottle with his other hand.

He took a sniff, and the strange smell filled his nostrils, almost making him vomit.

“With this, my mental power can temporarily surpass even an average ninth-rank mage. So, do you think I can devour you?”

Paul took another sniff and then carefully closed the bottle.

Henry: “!!!”

Henry’s body started to tremble. He imagined his fate. Paul’s words put immense pressure on him.

He had heard of the Lucky Potion. It was indeed as magical as Paul had said.

Once Paul’s mental power surpassed his own, Henry felt that he would have no chance of turning the tables.

“Let’s go, Harry. Let’s take Master Henry to the wilderness and ‘take care of him.’ I believe he will gladly cooperate.”

Paul held the Lucky Potion in one hand and the birdcage in the other. They needed to go to the wilderness to set up a magic circle, which might take one or two hours.

Time passed slowly. Paul and Harry successfully set up the necessary magic circle.

Paul placed the birdcage in the center of the circle and activated it with a smile.

As white light enveloped his body, he drank the “Lucky Potion” in one gulp.

The potion’s effect was time-limited. He had to make every second count.

If he had half an hour, he could devour Henry effortlessly. But if he only had ten minutes, then this was a gamble.

Intense bitterness filled his mouth. Paul felt like he had swallowed ten thousand insects.

However, what was more terrifying than the bitterness was that the Lucky Potion didn’t bring him any luck. His mental power didn’t increase at all.

At this moment, he heard Henry and Harry shouting at the same time.

Henry: “Hahaha! Paul, you unlucky bastard! Your body is mine now!”

Harry: “No!”

At this moment, Paul just wanted to curse Kailun for being a profiteer!

……

[Paul’s strength has increased to the ninth rank, and his attributes have increased significantly. You have gained a 140% increase in attribute points.]

At midnight, Kailun, who was “bullying” Winnie and Hilna, received the attribute point feedback.

It seemed that Paul had succeeded. He had once again become a model worker.

Kailun glanced at the massive increase in attribute points and silently allocated them to agility. He had to finish this “battle” quickly, or he wouldn’t have time to read.

It was Winnie and Hilna’s fault for staying up late in the library, studying even harder than him. People who were more hardworking than him deserved to be punished.

So the strict Kailun pushed them both onto the piles of books and then made them “experience” knowledge in a more intimate way.

After about an hour, he dismissed Hilna and Winnie, who could barely walk.

After the “study session,” Hilna’s goodwill increased to -45, and Winnie’s increased to 65.

After sending them away, Kailun took out a few parchment scrolls from his pocket. These were sent back by Fox. They were the results of her copying the magic circles.

Currently, the three parchment scrolls in his hand recorded Space Magic, Time Magic, and Fate Magic respectively.

Not the core branches, just side branches.

They were all at the ninth-rank level, and their basic structure was quite different from the current magic theory.

Kailun sat down and allocated most of his attribute points to mental power. His total attributes had increased significantly compared to two weeks ago. Even among ninth-rank mages, he was considered very strong.

With the boost of his immense mental power, his mind was incredibly clear, and many problems were easily solved. He could understand complex magic circuits with a single glance.

Even when looking at completely unfamiliar magic structures, he could deduce them with his terrifying mental power.

In terms of efficiency, every doubling of his mental power increased his learning speed several times over. If he was in good condition, he could master a spell tonight.

To stabilize the current situation, Kailun was frantically making up for his shortcomings. Maintaining this state, he could become an extremely powerful ninth-rank mage in less than a month.

The new bed would be finished tomorrow, and he would have more time to balance his life and studies.

He could leave work to Phils, Afra, and the others. He just needed to keep getting stronger and take care of the people around him.

He hadn’t been back to his territory for over a month. He would go back and take a look after everything was settled. There was no rush.

“Achoo!”

A gust of cold wind blew in through the half-open window, and Kailun, whose constitution attribute was currently low, sneezed.

“Are you warmer now?”

A pair of warm hands wrapped around his waist from behind, soft mounds pressing against his back.

Kailun put down the scroll and turned his head to look at Carol. “Why are you still awake so late? Staying up late will affect your skin.”

Her pleasant fragrance filled his nostrils, her soft white hair brushing against his cheek.

Compared to a month ago, Carol’s aura had changed significantly.

Although she was still his cute little maid, she had developed a hint of aloofness, a cold look that would occasionally flash in her eyes.

However, whenever she met Kailun’s gaze, her eyes were always filled with warmth and affection.

“It’s okay. I’m still young and can stay up late for a long time.”

Carol rubbed her cheek against Kailun’s. “You should be more careful. If you catch a cold, those bad women might take advantage of you.”

“I didn’t expect you to know how to joke.” Kailun chuckled and pulled Carol into his arms, letting her sit on his lap. “Indeed, this is much warmer. You seem to have something on your mind. Do you mind telling me?”

“No, you should focus on the scroll.”

Carol snuggled into Kailun’s arms, gazing up at his handsome and determined face.

“Really don’t want to tell me?” Kailun flicked her smooth forehead.

“I… I want you to spend more time with me and then devour me. Is that okay? Master~”

Carol’s burgundy eyes sparkled. She wrapped her hands around Kailun’s finger.

“Of course, but a delicious meal can’t be eaten casually. I need a perfect opportunity. As for spending more time with you, that’s not a problem at all. I’ve said before that you can follow me anytime. Of course, you can bring your good friend, the dragon girl, along too.”

Kailun glanced at a corner of the library and smiled.

“She’s not my good friend. I’m just a little worried about that foolish dragon.”

Carol shook her head. In her heart, Bella wasn’t even one-tenth as important as Kailun.

“What a sad answer. The foolish dragon will cry.”

Kailun withdrew his hand from Carol’s warm grasp. “Since you’re planning to stay with me, then stay in my arms and keep me warm. I’m going to read the scrolls now. If you disturb me, you’ll be punished. For example, I… won’t talk to you for a whole day.”

Carol’s face fell. “Can you make it an hour?”

Kailun shifted his gaze to the scroll and chuckled softly. “Of course not. So you have to be a good girl and be my doll pillow tonight.”

Kailun held Carol in one arm and adjusted the position and angle of the scroll with the other, immersing himself in a whirlwind of thoughts, leaving the little maid to gradually fall asleep in his arms.

Bella, the dragon girl, hiding in a corner, looked at this scene with envy. One was the person she liked, the other was a friend she had a good impression of.

It should have been a happy “one plus one greater than two” situation, but why was she the only one getting hurt?

The angry dragon girl almost bit off her newly grown dragon teeth.

Damn it, she was so envious.

Chapter 170: Reflections

Kailun didn’t head straight to Kano Prison. He first went to a restaurant, ordered some food, and after a simple meal, asked the waiter to warm up a glass of milk for him to take away.

As they happened to pass by the Lucky Potion factory, Kailun asked Edlin to stop.

“The previous manager here, Doreen, was connected to Queen Rose and gave her fake ingredients. It’s time to deal with her. What do you think I should do?”

Kailun held a glass cup filled with steaming milk.

If not for his strong constitution, such a high temperature would definitely burn his hand.

Edlin and Phils exchanged glances upon hearing Kailun’s question. They realized this was a test of their abilities.

“Report the issue to the relevant department, involve them in the investigation, and then handle it in front of the factory employees.”

Edlin was the first to answer, providing the most direct solution.

Kailun nodded and turned to Phils.

Edlin was straightforward, and her solution was conventional.

“Temporarily tolerate her and provide her with more false information to further deceive Rose. Use this method to trap Rose deeper and deeper. Would that satisfy you?”

Phils smiled cunningly. She felt that she had grasped Kailun’s mindset.

“A satisfactory answer. I’ll leave this matter to Phils. Edlin, you should focus on the academy and being my coachman. After all, it will take decades for a coachman to pay off a debt of 500,000 gold coins.”

Kailun blew on the milk in his cup, the white steam drifting towards Edlin.

“I also want to pay it off as soon as possible…”

Edlin frowned, mentioning the 500,000 gold coin debt. She looked at Kailun and asked, “Do you think my potential can match those two elves from yesterday?”

“Sorry, I didn’t spend a single coin on the two elves auctioned yesterday. So, do you really want the same price as them?”

Kailun gave Edlin a playful look.

“Alright, I was being presumptuous. I’ll just focus on paying off my debt.” Edlin sighed and drove the carriage towards Kano Prison.

About ten minutes later, Kailun bid farewell to Edlin and entered the prison alone with Phils.

The dim and desolate environment of the corridor excited Phils. She looked around, eager to try something.

They walked deeper into the prison, finally arriving at the cell where Kailun had stayed in his previous life.

“Go in. Although I don’t know how many times I’ve revisited this place, every time I come here, it’s a new experience.”

Entering the familiar cell, Kailun felt a wave of emotions.

He had been imprisoned in Kano Prison in his previous life because of Phils. She was the one who had directly impacted his fate.

In this life, if it weren’t for her quick defection, her outcome might not have been much better than Hilna’s.

“Not bad, not bad. This dark, damp, and dirty place is perfect for some fun games.”

Phils walked around the cell, a sick smile on her face.

However, when she turned around, she noticed Kailun’s expression darkening, a mix of genuine and feigned anger.

Kailun placed the milk on the ground and looked at Phils with cold eyes. “Do you really think this is a fun game?”

Since Phils wanted to play a fun game, he would indulge her.

He needed to commit to the act, so Kailun had been in character from the beginning, providing Phils with a realistic experience.

“What do you mean?” Phils couldn’t help but take a step back.

Kailun’s performance was too real, as if it were his true nature. There seemed to be genuine resentment in his eyes.

“I’ve been putting up with you for a long time. You didn’t think my tolerance would come without a price, did you?”

Kailun took a new whip from the wall and approached Phils, his presence intimidating.

“That’s not what you said before.”

Phils shook her head repeatedly, backing into a corner. Fear and excitement clashed within her.

She was afraid of seeing another side of Kailun, but she was also excited about being whipped by him.

“You’re not wrong. I’m the one who’s wrong. I enjoy playing with people’s hearts the most. Do you consider yourself my prey?”

Kailun stepped closer, standing right in front of her.

He gave Phils a cold-blooded smile, then raised the whip high and brought it down hard.

“Crack!”

The sharp sound echoed through the cell. The whip tore through the air and Phils’s dress, leaving a long mark on her black stockings.

However, there was no blood. Only a faint red mark appeared on her thigh, a classic case of “all bark and no bite.”

The expected pain didn’t come. Phils first looked at her thigh and then at Kailun. “Didn’t you just have breakfast?”

She had realized that Kailun was acting.

“Crack!”

A vein popped on Kailun’s forehead. He almost lashed out at Phils with the whip.

“You talk too much! Do you need to teach me how to do things?”

Kailun snorted coldly. He quickly cast an eighth-rank spell on Phils, amplifying her physical sensations tenfold.

Even if Kailun’s whip landed lightly, she would feel immense pain.

As a master of high-rank healing magic, Kailun could easily whip Phils until she bled, and then heal her with a single spell.

But he had dismissed that idea from the start.

Ruining Phils’s perfect body wasn’t his hobby. He might be a pervert, but not to that extent.

“Crack!”

After the magic took full effect on Phils’s body, Kailun swung the whip again. The same force landed on her chest, tearing away a large piece of fabric, revealing a expanse of pale skin.

“Aah~”

Phils moaned in pain, her face flushed with a charming red.

“Please don’t be gentle with me! Harder!”

She lightly scratched her cheeks, her inner desires amplified by the environment.

Kailun clicked his tongue. “I really underestimated this pervert.”

At Phils’s request, Kailun hardened his expression, swung the whip a few more times, and then walked over to her, grabbing her hand and pulling her to the ground.

“You think I’m doing this to satisfy you? No, I’m just satisfying my own sadistic desires. So don’t push your luck.”

Kailun tossed the whip aside and went to the door, picking up the glass cup with the warm milk.

After cooling down for a while, the milk wasn’t too hot anymore, probably around 50 degrees Celsius.

Kailun took a sip of the milk, confirmed the temperature was okay, and then walked over to Phils. He raised the cup and tilted it slightly, letting the white milk spill freely.

“Splash!”

The milk landed on Phils’s face, like a torrent of hot steel. The intense pain overwhelmed her senses, making her mind go blank for a moment.

Phils belatedly tried to block it with her hand, but Kailun stopped her with his foot.

“Scared now? It’s too late. You’ll be tortured by me for the whole day. You won’t even be allowed to eat.”

Kailun chuckled and increased the angle of the cup.

More and more milk poured onto Phils’s face, some of it even flowing into her mouth, down her throat, and into her stomach.

The burning sensation was unbearable. She felt like she was flying in the clouds, unsure when she would fall and shatter.

“Cough! Cough!”

Because he was pouring too quickly, Phils inevitably choked.

Kailun put down the cup, which was now less than half full, and squatted down, helping Phils sit up.

“How is it? Painful?” Kailun messed up Phils’s hair.

Phils clung to Kailun’s hand and pleaded, “Cough… Please… harder…”

Kailun: “…”

He realized that there was a big gap between him and a true pervert.

“Hmph!”

Kailun snorted coldly and pushed Phils against the wall, using the chains on the wall to restrain her. In less than a minute, her hands and feet were bound.

“Crack!”

This time, Kailun swung the whip again, increasing the force slightly. The red marks on her skin deepened a bit.

His movements became faster and faster, and more and more fabric flew through the air. Soon, Phils was stripped almost naked, not a single piece of intact cloth remaining on her body.

Her exquisite beauty was fully revealed before Kailun, her red and white skin intertwined, creating a captivating scene.

The once towering white “mountains” were now covered in a vast expanse of “red earth.” Even the “cherry trees” on the “peaks” hadn’t escaped the “red tide.”

Phils, bound by the chains, leaned forward slightly, her prominent body hanging in the air.

The relentless pain weakened Phils’s spirit. However, she had a satisfied smile on her face.

A special need had been fulfilled, but it wasn’t enough. She wanted more.

Phils weakly swung her arms, making the chains clang. She raised her head slightly. “Is that all you got? I want more!”

“Tsk!” Kailun clicked his tongue and tossed the whip aside. He walked over and tore away the last remaining piece of fabric on Phils.

He cupped her “white mounds” with both hands, squeezing and kneading, shaping them into various forms. Under the tenfold amplification of her senses, pain and pleasure mingled, and Phils moaned even more sweetly.

“Drip…”

Soon, she had an even greater reaction. Something dripped onto the floor. It looked like milk, but it wasn’t.

Seeing Phils’s change, Kailun hesitated for a moment before taking another step forward.

Ordinary stimulation was no longer effective for Phils in this state. Now, all he could do was bring her even greater pain and pleasure.

Fortunately, she was still a virgin. It wouldn’t be difficult to achieve that effect.

Kailun wrapped his arms around her slender waist, pulled her close, and after some exploration, found his target.

“Ugh~”

This time, Phils let out a deep moan. Red blood stained Kailun’s “heart.”

This time, Kailun didn’t show any gentleness. He was rough with Phils.

Pain rained down on her, mingling with the “red earth” in her “heartland.”

The tenfold pain had exceeded a certain threshold. Phils almost fainted several times, but she held on because she didn’t want to miss this beautiful moment.

Her body and mind were greatly satisfied. She felt that even if she died now, she would have no regrets.

[Phils’s body and mind are greatly satisfied. Goodwill +2, Total Goodwill 99]

Phils might have been satisfied, but Kailun’s feast had just begun. He allocated his attribute points to agility and constitution, even adding a point to strength.

After five or six hours of hard work, he only had time to finish the remaining milk.

Because he was too immersed in the act, his actions caused Phils’s goodwill to fluctuate, hovering between 90 and 99.

Phils suddenly realized that Kailun was even more perverted than her. After five or six hours of intense “battle,” Kailun didn’t let her go. He used a cleansing spell to empty her “stomach” and then changed locations for another round of fierce “combat.”

After a few more hours, he changed tactics again, “silencing” Phils’s “mouth.”

Ten hours after they started, Phils, covered in “battle scars,” finally surrendered, her eyes rolling back.

Although her goodwill eventually remained at 99, a warning line had been drawn in her heart.

Don’t push him too far. Kailun was far more perverted than her!

Phils was scared. At least for the next month, she wouldn’t dare to provoke Kailun.

She wanted to be whipped by him, but not like this. If it had continued for another hour, she might have become a mindless beast driven only by primal desires.

“Ugh… I’m completely broken…”

Phils murmured as Kailun cleaned her body.

“That’s it? You couldn’t even last ten hours? Too weak.”

Kailun snorted triumphantly. In fact, if it weren’t for his high attributes, he wouldn’t have been able to handle Phils. Her “combat power” even surpassed Chrissy’s.

This day of “play” had further reduced the malice in Kailun’s heart. At least he no longer held any prejudice against Phils.

“I was wrong. I’m Master’s dog. I’ll listen to Master from now on… Woof~”

Phils replied to Kailun with her eyes closed. If she had any strength left, she might have even crawled up and licked his face or turned around and presented her bottom to him.

“Good attitude. I’ll reward you with milk when we get back.”

Kailun helped Phils put on the new clothes Edlin had brought.

“I can’t drink anymore. I really can’t drink another drop. I’m full everywhere, about to throw up. But if I throw up, you’ll just fill me up again.”

Phils clutched Kailun’s arm, her voice slurred. She almost threw up several times.

“What a pity. I still have many tricks I haven’t used. I hope I can find someone who can last longer.”

Kailun shook his head regretfully. Phils was satisfied, but he wasn’t.

Phils’s strength was still too weak. It was already a miracle that she had lasted this long.

He cleaned up the scene, carried her out of Kano Prison in a princess carry, and by the time they stepped out, it was already dark. Edlin was squatting by the carriage, waiting for them.

Kailun jumped onto the carriage, holding Phils. “Let’s go home. It’s getting late.”

“Okay!”

Edlin quickly followed, taking the driver’s seat. When she had delivered the clothes earlier, she had caught a glimpse of Phils’s miserable state. It was terrifying.

Even now, she didn’t dare to look at Kailun, afraid of angering him and being taken inside to experience the same treatment as Phils.

She was a normal person, without any strange fetishes. Unless Kailun bribed her with 500,000 gold coins.

No, 500,000 wasn’t enough. It had to be at least one million!

She believed that with the boost of one million gold coins, she could last longer than Phils.

With her secret thoughts in mind, Edlin started the carriage, and they slowly approached the manor.

Phils slept soundly along the way, not waking up no matter how Kailun teased her.

To commemorate this day, he left a permanent “tally mark” on the inside of her thigh.

For Kailun, this day was also a very special experience. Although it wasn’t very satisfying at the beginning, he had a lot of fun later.

To prolong this enjoyment, he would make Phils write a 10,000-word reflection essay tomorrow.

After all, he wasn’t a demon, right? He chuckled.

……

Several days had passed since Rose left the Xiya Kingdom. After traveling day and night, she finally arrived back at her palace at 10:00 PM.

The first thing she did upon returning was to arrange a series of important measures. Moreover, it was time to make a decision about the war with the Madden and Kaz Kingdoms.

Logically, no one should dare to target her after she had “submitted” to Kailun, but the war on the border seemed to be on the verge of reigniting.

If it weren’t for the newly arrived batch of magic crystals, their magic cannons would have been useless.

After witnessing the gap between her strength and the top tier, Rose no longer had any desire to continue the war.

After dealing with the urgent matters, Rose returned to her bedroom and collapsed on the bed.

She had finally escaped the hellhole that was the Xiya Kingdom, finally escaped from that demon’s clutches.

If she could, she never wanted to go back.

She was a proud queen, a ruler of a kingdom. She didn’t want to be a lowly escort.

Rose fell into a deep sleep, filled with pleasant dreams. But she was unaware that a mysterious army was silently approaching her capital.

In a forest a hundred miles away from the capital of the Rose Kingdom, Rose’s grandfather, Bruce, had already assembled his army.

Most of his troops came from Kailun, and a small portion from Kailson’s vassals and guards. This was a collaborative effort between the two grandfathers to attack their daughter’s kingdom.

Kailson had said he also wanted to contribute, and Lord Kailun had agreed.

Today, Bruce wore a ferocious mask as he rode on a warhorse, inspecting his army. “We will surround the capital tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM. We will encircle but not attack, putting enough pressure on them. I hope Queen Rose will make the right choice.”

“What if Queen Rose refuses to surrender?” Someone asked Bruce.

Bruce smiled confidently. “I’m her grandfather. Would she dare to attack me?”

Everyone: “…”

Chapter 169: Where’s My Dagger?

“Saved…”

In the second before she lost consciousness, Afra looked at Chrissy as if she were her savior.

Although her strength had greatly increased, it wasn’t enough to get her out of this predicament.

“Not bad. You lasted for half an hour this time.”

Kailun nodded with satisfaction after “dealing with” Afra.

He was warmed up now. Anna and Ella’s combat effectiveness was limited due to their lower strength, while Afra was too sensitive to endure.

Perhaps only Chrissy, who was completely devoted to this, could keep up with his rhythm.

Kailun turned to look at Chrissy. Every second of hesitation on the battlefield could lead to a missed opportunity. As he turned, a pair of pure white “cannonballs” flew towards him.

The “cannonballs” hit Kailun squarely in the face with a “thump,” knocking him over.

He had underestimated Chrissy. He hadn’t expected her to unleash such a powerful force.

But Kailun didn’t back down. He rolled over, planning a counterattack.

“This is a battle to the death. If you want to be able to get out of bed tomorrow morning, then kill me now~”

Chrissy licked her red lips, her eyes burning with passion, her warm breath washing over Kailun’s stomach.

Perhaps it was too intense, but this passion felt a bit sticky, carrying an indescribable scent.

“I can grant your wish, but don’t regret it later.”

Kailun chuckled. He allocated the remaining attribute points he hadn’t used, mostly to agility and strength.

Only brute force could make Chrissy face reality. Since she wanted to be “killed and brought back to life,” Kailun would fulfill her wish.

There was no need for further probing. This was a clash of titans. They deployed their “troops” and engaged in a fierce battle.

With the sound of war drums, the battle commenced. They charged back and forth across the “battlefield,” leaving countless “casualties” in their wake. The spilled “blood” stained the battlefield with a new color.

Under the moonlight, the “blood” was terrifyingly white.

Chrissy never gave up, her cries as loud as the battle horns.

The fierce battle raged from the foot of the mountain to the summit, from the mountain pass to the mountainside.

Chrissy’s endurance far surpassed Afra’s. She was skilled in changing formations and had a strict military discipline. Her mastery of defensive techniques allowed her to fight Kailun on equal footing.

She would occasionally rub her leg against Kailun, significantly increasing his “rage.” Every provocation brought greater rewards.

After several hours of fighting, neither side could claim victory. It seemed that Chrissy was venting all her dissatisfaction.

Helena, standing outside the door, listening to the battle, covered her face with her hands. She wanted to run away, but she didn’t dare.

She was afraid of encountering Carol. After all, this was Kailun’s home.

Moreover, if she left like this, Chrissy would make things difficult for her later.

Helena was torn. She subconsciously touched the dagger in her pocket, wanting to secretly stab Chrissy. But after searching for a while, she couldn’t find her dagger.

Oh, her original dagger had been taken by Kailun. Never mind then.

Wait!

A dangerous idea suddenly popped into her mind. Kailun must be exhausted after such a long battle. If she waited a few more hours, she would have the chance to strike while he was asleep.

Then wouldn’t she be able to switch Kailun’s dagger?

Helena took out an identical-looking dagger from under her skirt. She tossed it in her hand. Even the weight was the same.

“This might work!”

Her eyes sparkled. Soon, she would be able to get back what belonged to her.

With this thought in mind, she hid the dagger in her sleeve, covered her ears with her hands, and stood outside the door.

After several hours, the battle gradually subsided, leaving only the lingering smell of “gunpowder” in the air.

A while later, the “smoke” in the room was cleared by Kailun’s magic.

After waiting for another hour, Helena figured that Kailun must have fallen asleep from exhaustion. She gently pushed the door open and peeked inside.

From her perspective, the person on the bed was already asleep, covered with a blanket, looking very peaceful.

She took a deep breath and used her talent to further reduce her presence.

Helena sneaked into the room. Only the bright moonlight provided illumination.

She first went to the wardrobe, a distance away from the bed, and carefully opened a few drawers, searching nervously.

Most people liked to hide their secrets in wardrobes. Helena thought Kailun would be no different.

However, after searching for several minutes, she couldn’t find her dagger. Apart from various stockings and underwear, she only found an ordinary-looking box.

Without thinking, Helena opened the box. Inside, there were several small bottles filled with liquid.

She frowned in confusion, unscrewed the cork of one of the bottles, and brought it to her nose. The smell was familiar, like the “gunpowder” that had filled the air earlier.

Unsure, she sniffed again.

The scent was strong and pure, filled with Chrissy’s scent.

She suddenly thought of holy water and then the events that had just transpired.

Helena: “!!!”

How could there be such a shameless person in this world?!

Even collecting this kind of thing?! He was too perverted!

“Kailun must be a unique kind of pervert!” She couldn’t help but blurt out.

“I’m not happy to hear you say that.”

As soon as she finished speaking, a male voice came from behind her. She recognized it as Kailun’s voice.

“Aah!”

The sudden voice startled Helena. She instinctively tried to cover her mouth to stop herself from making more noise, but she forgot that she was still holding the small bottle.

Startled, she inevitably spilled some of the contents onto her lips, some of it flowing into her mouth.

“Spit, spit, spit!”

A strange taste filled Helena’s mouth. She felt like her mouth was dirty.

Just as she was about to stick out her tongue and spit everything out, Kailun’s voice rang out again, “I didn’t expect you to have such a strong taste. It seems you like it very much?”

Helena, coughing, turned around and saw Kailun looking down at her from above.

He was holding an open magic book, which, judging from its thickness, was probably a ninth-rank magic book.

A guess formed in her mind. Was it possible that Kailun hadn’t been asleep at all? That he had been watching her actions the whole time?

But this wasn’t the most crucial discovery. The most crucial thing was that she realized Kailun was completely naked.

He was standing in front of her, his back to the moonlight. Something in the darkness was dangling before her eyes.

If it were daytime, there would be a large shadow cast on Helena’s face.

“Gulp~”

Out of fear, she swallowed, along with the liquid she hadn’t finished spitting out.

No wonder Chrissy’s cries on the “battlefield” had been so loud. She seemed to understand now.

“Since you’re not answering, I’ll take it as a yes.” Kailun glanced at the small bottle Helena had dropped, its contents spilled on the floor. “I see you’ve been searching for so long. You must be looking for something important, right? Let me think. What could it be that you care about so much? Oh, you must be trying to steal my dagger.”

As he spoke, Kailun waved his hand, and a gleaming dagger flew from the bedside table into his hand.

Realizing that the dagger wasn’t in the wardrobe after all, Helena looked at the dagger she had prepared for the switch, hidden in her sleeve, and fell silent.

All her efforts had been in vain. She had overthought it.

“Helena, you don’t have to look so dejected. I didn’t say I wouldn’t give it to you, did I?”

Kailun chuckled, glancing at the dagger peeking out from Helena’s sleeve.

“Why do you remember my name? And are you really going to give it back to me?”

Helena looked up again, not even backing away when she was almost touching Kailun’s…

“I’ve always remembered your name. It’s just that it was difficult to pronounce before. As for whether I’ll give it to you, that depends on your performance. You don’t think you can damage my things without compensating me, do you?”

Kailun took half a step forward, almost touching Helena’s lips.

He felt no pressure facing the assassin girl who had practically offered herself to him. This was the one who had killed Bella, the dragon girl, in the past. He was just “eliminating a pest” for the dragons.

To lure Helena in, Kailun twirled the dagger in his hand.

The blade gleamed under the moonlight. Kailun’s direct touch was no longer a hint. Helena hesitated for a moment, then closed her eyes and asked, “What do you want me to do?”

“No, it’s not about what I want to do. It’s about what you want to do. You should ask yourself.”

Kailun almost burst out laughing. He felt like a villain deceiving an innocent girl.

This little assassin was even more interesting than he had imagined.

“I… I understand.”

Helena swallowed again, her tongue darting out to moisten her dry lips. She felt like her face was on fire, the heat making it impossible to think.

Kailun’s words carried a magical power, unconsciously guiding her thoughts in the direction he desired.

Fighting back her shame, Helena opened her mouth. She tasted the liquid from the small bottle again, but this time, it was even stronger.

She carefully experimented, constantly adapting, her hands gripping Kailun’s thighs as she knelt before him.

Kailun gently stroked her head, his touch conveying a kind of gentle affection.

However, this gentleness didn’t last long, soon replaced by a rougher touch. A suffocating feeling filled her mouth.

“Ugh…”

She didn’t know how much time had passed. Helena only remembered being choked several times.

Just as her mind was becoming hazy, Kailun suddenly said, “You did very well. This is what you deserve. Take it.”

Helena opened her eyes. Many things that weren’t there before obstructed her vision.

To show her obedience, she didn’t even wipe her face with her sleeve.

She didn’t feel much pressure submitting to Kailun. Not only did she know she was no match for him, but even Carol, his maid, could completely control her.

To get back her precious dagger, it was worth paying a small price.

Helena breathed a sigh of relief. Although she had thought she was going to die, she had survived.

“Thank you for your generosity, Lord Kailun.”

Helena patted her sore knees and stood up.

“You’re welcome. I hope you’ll be just as hardworking next time we meet. Keep it up, I’m rooting for you.”

Kailun used the dagger to cut open the collar of Helena’s shirt and then tucked the dagger securely inside.

“Go back. I need to read and study. Don’t disturb me tonight.”

Kailun smiled and pushed Helena out of the room, locking the door behind her.

He sat back on the bed, lit a magic lamp that wasn’t too harsh on his eyes, and continued studying the magic book. He had already read quite a bit while “bullying” Helena, and now he had to continue. If he was lucky, he might be able to finish half of it before sunrise.

On the other side, Helena, after leaving the room, hurriedly took out the dagger from her chest and examined it.

She happily swiped it through the air.

“Whoosh~”

Listening to the sound of the dagger cutting through the air, Helena frowned.

An uneasy feeling welled up in her heart. To dispel it, she swiped the dagger against the hard wall.

The wall was easily cut open, but Helena’s expression turned to anger.

She looked at her sleeve again. The dagger inside was gone.

The dagger in her hand wasn’t her eighth-rank dagger at all. Kailun had switched it while “bullying” her.

No wonder he had said he hoped she would be more hardworking next time they met. He was waiting for her to take the bait.

“Demon! He’s a demon!”

Helena felt like a bullied puppy, wiping the stains from her face with her sleeve.

All her efforts had been in vain. It was a terrible feeling.

Not only had she failed to retrieve her dagger, but her clothes were also torn. The only gain might be that she had “eaten her fill.”

Helena squatted by the door, drawing circles on the floor. She still wanted to get her dagger back…

……

Early the next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Chrissy left Kailun’s manor with Helena.

Their mental states were vastly different. Chrissy was full of energy, while Helena looked listless and dejected.

At 9:00 AM, Kailun, who had finished reading the magic book and taken a three-hour nap, got dressed and washed up with the help of Carol and the twin elves.

Afra and the others had woken up even earlier and were probably already busy with work.

Louise, the elder elf sister, carefully put Kailun’s shoes on. Selena, the younger sister, meticulously smoothed out the wrinkles on his clothes, while Carol tidied his collar and inquired about his well-being.

The attentive little maid was truly adorable. Looking at Carol, she was almost “ripe” enough to be “consumed.”

Kailun patted Carol’s head and stood up. “I’ll leave the task of assembling the new bed to you today.”

“Oh, is there more?” Carol replied somewhat reluctantly. After all, the fruits of their labor would be enjoyed by others.

“There is, but we’ll talk about it after I get back. Have the two little elves take your measurements for new clothes later.”

He glanced at Carol’s figure. It was time for new clothes.

After getting dressed, Kailun left the room with Carol and the twins. At the door, he saw Phils, who had been waiting for a long time.

She looked at him expectantly. “I’ve already cleared my schedule for today.”

“I haven’t forgotten. Let’s go. I’ll take you to a place that holds special memories for me.”

Kailun walked ahead, and Phils quickly followed.

Carol and the elf sisters exchanged glances and then walked in the opposite direction.

“Where are we going? Can you tell me first?”

Leaving the building, Phils wrapped her arms around herself. She had been too excited to sleep last night.

“Do you know Kano Prison?” Kailun asked.

Phils thought for a moment and replied, “I vaguely remember it. Wasn’t it abandoned?”

Kailun: “It was abandoned, but not completely. So our destination today is Kano Prison. Do you want to have breakfast first?”

Hearing that they were going to Kano Prison, Phils’s eyes lit up. “No! I already had breakfast this morning. What are we waiting for? Let’s go now!”

However, Kailun led Phils onto the carriage driven by Dean Edlin. “No rush. I haven’t had breakfast yet. You need to let me regain some strength, right?”

“Alright, but hurry up. I can’t wait! If there’s a whip or something… hehehe…”

Phils narrowed her eyes, a mischievous smile on her face.

At Kailun’s urging, Edlin started the carriage. Today, she was even more careful, focusing all her attention on the road, afraid of hitting another Helena.

“By the way, Edlin, remember to give me the magic scroll you wrote. I might need it later.”

Kailun suddenly remembered something and reminded her.

Edlin stared intently at the ground. “Okay, it’ll be done soon. I’m just finalizing some details so others can use it easily.”

“That’s great. After all, it’s a two million gold coin scroll. I hope you’ll treat it seriously.”

After speaking, Kailun took out a magic book and started reading.

Although Phils wanted to ask what was written on the scroll, seeing Kailun absorbed in the magic book, she didn’t disturb him.

……

“Your Holiness, Saint Chrissy and her unknown guard have returned from Kailun’s manor. They have been there since last night.”

The Pope in Alaye received the latest report.

“I understand. You may leave. I’ll make a decision.”

The Pope sighed, feeling much older.

No matter what important information Chrissy brought back, she would feel guilty, as if it were tainted.

Her hand hovered over the communication device but didn’t move.

“Should I go to the Xiya Kingdom and take a look… Just a glance. After all, with my strength, no one can stop me.”

She pondered.

After hesitating for a long time, the Pope still couldn’t make up her mind. So she picked up the communication device and sent a magic letter to Charles, asking about the recent situation.

Charles’s reply was very simple: “I have returned to the alliance. Everything is fine.”

Chapter 168: The Pope’s Self-Blame

Kailun and Afra walked towards the auction venue. In the Chamber of Commerce’s corridor, they happened to encounter Chrissy and Helena.

Chrissy looked anxious, and Helena even more so.

“Kailun, I think the Pope suspects me!”

The moment she saw Kailun, Chrissy rushed towards him, the anxiety in her eyes fading slightly.

She threw her arms around him, as if trying to meld her body into his.

Afra shook her head helplessly and went to Kailun’s VIP room first.

To her, who was naturally aloof, Chrissy’s enthusiasm was a bit too much.

With Afra gone, Chrissy became even more passionate, even rubbing her chest against Kailun.

“Aren’t you suspected?” Kailun pushed Chrissy’s shoulders, creating some distance between them.

Although there were no outsiders here, it was better to understand the situation first.

Chrissy chuckled. “That’s why I have you. I believe you can solve all the problems.”

She stood on her tiptoes, trying to kiss Kailun’s cheek, but he stopped her with a hand on her chin. “There’s something I forgot to tell you. Just over half an hour ago, I had someone assassinate an eighth-rank mage from the Temple of the Celestial God who was staying in the Royal City. Although not many people know about it yet, I believe the Pope will soon find out that an eighth-rank mage has gone missing.”

Chrissy: “!!!”

Helena: “!!!”

The disappearance of an eighth-rank mage was no small matter, especially in the Royal City.

“Why? This isn’t your style.”

Chrissy regained her serious expression, pondering for a moment but unable to find a reasonable explanation.

“On the surface, it’s because I wanted to save money. I didn’t want to pay one million gold coins.”

Kailun gently scratched the soft flesh under Chrissy’s chin. “Would you believe me if I explained it like that?”

Chrissy tilted her head slightly, allowing Kailun to caress her chin more comfortably. “I don’t believe you.”

“Then you’re wrong. I really was thinking that. After all, it’s one million gold coins. Besides, I also wanted to test the waters, to test the Pope’s attitude with an eighth-rank mage. It’s the perfect opportunity. Even if something goes wrong, you’re there to balance things out.”

It was a risky move, but with Chrissy as a mediator, it became possible.

Although Charles had investigated some interesting things, as long as the Pope didn’t witness it herself, there was room for explanation.

The Pope’s care for Chrissy was extraordinary, not something that could be easily shaken.

If he was right, there would be a period of peace for a while.

The Pope wouldn’t act rashly without knowing Kailun’s true strength. This was one of Kailun’s advantages.

Of course, the most important thing was that Chrissy was living in the Royal City. He didn’t think the Pope would want her to suddenly disappear, right?

“Your smile makes me uneasy.”

Seeing the smile on Kailun’s face, Chrissy took a step back, escaping his touch.

“Anyway, you don’t have to worry about the Pope’s suspicion. They don’t have any evidence of our direct contact. Even if they find some clues, you can explain it as deliberately getting close to me. If they really ask, tell the Pope that Kailun has mastered a magic that can turn people into fireworks, and you’ve found some clues about it. You want to get close to me to extract information from me, and you’re willing to offer your useless body to Kailun for that purpose. Understand?”

Kailun stepped forward and stroked Chrissy’s golden hair.

“You’re doing something very dangerous. And you mentioned my body. Are you trying to take advantage of me?”

Chrissy used honorifics to show her obedience. If she had a tail, it would be tucked between her legs.

“Do you think I need to take advantage of you?”

Kailun glanced at Helena, the assassin girl, who looked troubled, and then said to Chrissy, “I think I’m the one being taken advantage of, right?”

“Ehehe, you saw through me. So can I come to you tonight?” Chrissy poked Kailun’s chest with her finger.

After Kailun’s guidance, she had relaxed.

The Pope couldn’t possibly sneak into the Xiya Kingdom and capture her, right?

Kailun didn’t answer. He flicked Chrissy’s forehead three times and then walked towards the VIP room.

“Hey you, what do you think those three flicks mean?”

After Kailun left, Chrissy turned to Helena with a mischievous smile.

“Who are you asking? My name isn’t ‘you’.” Helena crossed her arms, glaring at Chrissy.

“Of course, I’m asking you. You seem to be unhappy with me, but don’t forget, I’m still the Saint of the Temple of the Celestial God. I can contact the Pope and have you sent back to the Temple. Then your identity as a traitor might be exposed even before mine.”

Chrissy walked over to Helena and patted her shoulder. “Or I can call Carol now and have her take you out shopping. How about that?”

Helena: “!!!”

Hearing Carol’s name, Helena shuddered, her face filled with fear. Her fear of Carol had reached the point where just hearing her name was enough to affect her.

“I… I know I was wrong.”

She didn’t dare to gamble and could only surrender.

“That’s right. Let’s go home and choose our outfits. We’ll go play with Kailun tonight.”

Satisfied with the answer, Chrissy walked towards the exit happily.

Helena was startled. “I have to go too?”

Countless unspeakable images flooded her mind.

Chrissy waved her hand dismissively. “Don’t overthink it. You’re just going to keep watch for me. Make sure no one interrupts.”

Helena: “…”

After settling Chrissy, who was full of strange thoughts, Kailun returned to the VIP room.

Carol was instructing the two elves on their daily tasks. Bella was listening attentively, and Afra was sitting at the table, peeling an apple.

Kailun didn’t disturb them. He sat beside Afra and helped her eat the apple.

Afra peeled one, and he ate one. They were very efficient, and soon, all the apples in the fruit plate were gone.

After finishing the apples, Kailun diverted a bit of his attention to listen to Ella’s announcements downstairs. The Lucky Potion was being auctioned now. Without Kailun’s manipulation, these Lucky Potions were just plain water with a few drops of Chrissy’s tears.

Chrissy’s tears were also holy water, possessing special effects. At least it wouldn’t make people suspect that the Lucky Potion was just plain water.

As for the more special holy water, Kailun kept it for himself. It was stored in a box in his bedroom wardrobe.

The ten bottles of Lucky Potion were sold for a total of 1.3 million gold coins. Ella had the bidders drink the potion in turns.

Except for two unlucky individuals who only experienced a three-second effect, much to Kailun’s disappointment, the others all received a mental boost for at least ten minutes.

For Kailun, whose strength had increased significantly, the current consumption only caused a slight dizziness.

The auction concluded successfully at 6:00 PM. The Balance Chamber of Commerce had earned a total of five million gold coins worth of items, including high-rank magic books and scrolls.

Most of these transactions were “cost-free,” and with the recent arrival of treasures from the tomb, the Xiya Kingdom’s national strength was greatly enhanced.

Therefore, Kailun would take advantage of this period of peace to rapidly develop the Xiya Kingdom.

His strength had grown too quickly recently, leaving many aspects lagging behind. He could use the next period to consolidate his foundation.

Although he had fewer things to do now, he was still busy. The newly formed White Jade Alliance was also a problem. If it wasn’t handled properly, they might side with the Temple of the Celestial God.

Kailun scratched his head and left the Chamber of Commerce with the others. He had to “play” with Phils tomorrow, so he had to prepare some props that might come in handy.

……

“Chrissy, your recent reports have become increasingly perfunctory. If you can’t give me a satisfactory explanation, I’ll have Koya bring you back to Alaye right now.”

After dark, Chrissy received a magic letter from the Pope. Her tone was very firm, lacking the usual warmth.

This time, Chrissy replied personally, “I apologize, Your Holiness. I’ve been busy with a very important matter recently, so I neglected you. Please punish me if I caused you any inconvenience.”

Chrissy’s attitude in the magic letter was very good, even submissive, like a subordinate reporting to her superior.

This deliberately created distance made the Pope even more worried. She hesitated for a long time before sending another magic letter. “I don’t want to punish you. I’m just concerned about your well-being. The Xiya Kingdom is too dangerous, and Kailun is extremely dangerous. It’s not a wise decision to be too close to him.”

Chrissy: “I know, but I hate him! I want to skin him alive and leave no trace of him! I can’t stand seeing him standing in front of me, unscathed! It’s precisely because of my hatred for him that I want to take revenge. Did you know? I recently discovered a secret about Kailun. He seems to have mastered a special magic that can turn people into terrifying fireworks.”

“Crash!”

The Pope, in Alaye, stared at the magic letter from Chrissy. She was so focused that she didn’t even notice she had knocked over her teacup.

Their previous attack on the Abyss had failed because of Kailun’s intervention. The terrifying “fireworks” had left a deep impression on her.

That was why she had been hesitant to take any action against the Xiya Kingdom.

In recent days, she had tried to borrow the Empire’s Destiny Divination Device from the Empress to predict the future, but she was refused.

Every time she thought of the Empress’s gaze, a sense of unease surged within her. An invisible barrier had formed between them.

Then she had learned some information about Kuye Town from Charles, further increasing her vigilance.

The world was no longer familiar. The successive emergence of unknown events made her feel like a headless fly, running around in circles.

Chrissy’s words gave her a new hope. What if Chrissy could uncover the secret behind Kailun’s rise?

This was a dangerous thought. Her study was already filled with information about Kailun. There were even people analyzing the food he might eat in his daily life.

But after such a long time, she hadn’t obtained any valuable results.

This time, the Pope stared at the magic letter in silence for even longer…

“No, it’s too dangerous. Kailun is good at manipulating people. You’re no match for him. The waters are too deep. You should come back.”

For Chrissy’s safety, the Pope still tried to persuade her to return.

If she continued to interact with Kailun, even if she wasn’t a traitor now, she would become one eventually. After all, Kailson’s example was still fresh in her mind.

“No! I can’t give up now! I’ve successfully gotten close to Kailun’s personal maid. I’m almost there! Kailun bullied me before, so he’s not very wary of me. I can definitely help you find out his secrets, even if it means sacrificing everything I have. Please forgive my rudeness, but I’m going to Kailun’s manor now.”

Mixing truth and lies, Chrissy took advantage of the Pope’s limitations, being far away in Alaye, and fabricated a believable excuse.

After sending the magic letter, Chrissy threw her communication device under the bed.

She slammed the table and said, “Little follower, get dressed and come with me. You’re in charge of keeping watch tonight. No sneaking snacks.”

Helena: “…”

She wanted to pin Chrissy down and beat her up, but the contract she had signed with Kailun stipulated that she not only couldn’t harm Chrissy but also had to obey her orders.

She should have just smashed her head against the wall.

……

“How could this be? How did things turn out like this?”

The Pope looked at Chrissy’s magic letter with pain. She had completely forgotten about Charles’s information.

She believed that Chrissy would never betray the Temple of the Celestial God. Chrissy had always been proud of the Temple, considering it her goal. A Saint like her couldn’t possibly rebel.

The heartbroken Pope could only blame Kailun. He had tainted Chrissy, turned her into this.

Besides resenting Kailun, she also blamed herself. She also wanted to know Kailun’s secrets. A voice in her heart urged her to stand by and watch.

“Someone, send the spy who infiltrated the Royal City tonight to gather information about Chrissy. Make sure to find out if they really went to Kailun’s manor.”

After a moment, the Pope composed herself and enveloped her body in white light.

Soon, a maid knelt before her. “But Your Holiness, the new spy has just been placed and hasn’t established a foundation yet. Such a hasty action carries great risks. The Xiya Kingdom’s intelligence organization is very sophisticated. We’ve found traces of the Loya Ball’s involvement.”

The Pope said coldly, “Are you questioning my decision?”

“No… No, Your Holiness. I’ll go and do it right away.” The maid backed away.

After more than ten minutes, the maid returned with the latest information. “Your Holiness, the spies have confirmed that Saint Chrissy is on her way to Kailun’s manor with an unknown follower. They are expected to arrive in five minutes.”

Hearing this, the Pope’s heart sank.

[Because of her guilt towards Saint Chrissy, the Pope’s goodwill towards you has decreased significantly. Goodwill -20, Total Goodwill -40]

The war hadn’t even begun, and the kind-hearted Pope had once again provided Kailun with a large number of attribute points.

Someone was going to suffer tonight!

……

Unfortunately, the new bed was too big to be finished in the afternoon. However, with the help of the two elf sisters, Kailun believed it would be completed soon.

As for tonight, Kailun, the “commander,” had already deployed his troops and made his intentions clear. Afra tried to flee but was caught by Anna, who held her legs, ruining her chance to escape.

Therefore, before the battle even began, Afra was tied up and thrown aside, becoming a spectator.

With Kailun’s soft command, the battle commenced.

Anna and Ella, prepared in advance, attacked from both sides, grabbing Kailun’s limbs, biting and entwining. They temporarily gained the upper hand.

However, Kailun was still Kailun. Even Anna’s skillful “bites” and Ella’s persistent “grinding” couldn’t make him show any weakness. He remained calm, pushing, kneading, and soon regained control.

They each targeted each other’s weak points, every move causing significant “damage.” No amount of gentleness could buy them more than a moment’s respite.

Faced with the powerful Kailun, their defenses could only be overwhelmed.

After a few rounds, Kailun gained complete dominance. He raised the banner of victory and charged towards Anna’s “high ground,” his relentless assault leaving her army in disarray.

“You’re nothing!”

Kailun declared. Half an hour of “ravaging” had left Anna’s army defenseless. They could only raise their hands in surrender.

After defeating Anna’s army, Kailun turned his attention to Ella, who had been sneak attacking him from behind. She had been constantly harassing his “rear” with her “advantageous” forces, annoying him to no end.

Seeing Kailun turn his army towards her, Ella tried to flee. Even the persistent Anna had been defeated. How could she possibly be a match for Kailun?

However, Kailun didn’t intend to let her go. With a wave of his hand, his armies on both sides surrounded Ella’s forces in a pincer movement, their numbers overwhelming.

Squeezing, kneading, pulling, even the strongest pressure could only be flattened and shaped by Kailun. And that wasn’t all. After disrupting Ella’s deployment, Kailun’s army surged forward, piercing through her forces and completing the encirclement.

Divided in two, Ella fought desperately, increasing the pressure on both sides, trying to strike Kailun head-on.

But she had underestimated Kailun’s strength and her own weakness. Her actions not only failed to push Kailun back but also made him even more excited.

He charged back and forth, “slaying” hundreds of “enemies.” After seven “in-and-outs,” Ella finally collapsed on the “battlefield.” They hadn’t even reached the main event, but she already felt her will broken.

Even though Kailun had “extinguished” the fire with his “water,” the heat in her heart couldn’t be quenched.

“Barely passable.”

Kailun commented on Ella, who had managed to hold him back for an hour. The attribute points provided by the Pope had made him even stronger.

He then set his sights on Afra’s army. They looked very weak and could only be considered dessert after the main course.

“I know you. You’re the legendary weak knight who keeps losing. I heard your best record is only three minutes.”

Kailun taunted before the battle, trying to provoke Afra.

But she blushed and explained, “Being out of shape was just an accident,” and “A knight’s defeat isn’t a real defeat”…

Soon, laughter filled the “battlefield.”

After laughing heartily, Kailun directly attacked Afra’s “city” without giving her any time to prepare. The fierce battle was far more intense than before. He was clearly taking revenge for what happened during the day.

After a few rounds, Afra was flushed and breathless, as if she had been burned by fire.

Just as she was about to faint, the reinforcements that were supposed to arrive at 3:00 AM pushed open the door.

“Today, I will use my body and faith to eliminate all evil!”

Chrissy stared at Kailun with determined eyes.

Chapter 167: The Saint Exposed?

“Congratulations to this esteemed guest for winning the two elf slaves with a high bid of one million gold coins. Please proceed backstage to claim your…”

Soon, Kailun heard Ella’s voice announcing his successful bid for the two elves.

“Um… Are we really worth that much?”

The exorbitant price made the elf sisters feel insecure. The elder sister, with slightly longer ears, asked Kailun nervously.

Their status in the Abyss wasn’t high. Since a few years ago, they were the only elves left.

The elf race hadn’t contributed much to the Abyss. In fact, they were often a burden. Therefore, most races in the Abyss looked down on them.

If it weren’t for strict regulations, some might even capture and sell them.

After all, a qualified elf could often be sold for tens of thousands of gold coins. Capturing a few elves could easily make one wealthy.

Now, the high price of one million gold coins had broken all records.

Kailun casually replied to the elf’s question, “It doesn’t matter. One million gold coins doesn’t make much difference to me. You’re worth the price. Don’t belittle yourselves.”

Kailun then took out his communication device and wrote a magic letter to Afra. The content was simple: “Secretly eliminate the eighth-rank mage from the Temple of the Celestial God.”

Clearly, Kailun didn’t intend to pay the one million gold coins.

Carol and Bella, who were beside him, saw the content of the letter and exchanged knowing glances.

But the two elf sisters, standing further away, couldn’t see what Kailun had written. They assumed he was just generous and extravagant.

This feeling of being valued made them happy, dispelling most of the gloom in their hearts.

Initially, they had hoped that someone from the Abyss would come to rescue them, but they knew that the possibility was slim. After all, the elves who had disappeared before hadn’t received any help from the Abyss.

So they placed their hopes on finding a good master.

They had a good impression of the young, handsome, and generous Kailun. He was someone who could even charm Bella, the Dragon Princess.

“Thank you for your trust! We will definitely work hard!”

To express their gratitude to Kailun, the two elf sisters bowed deeply.

“No need for thanks. I’m not a philanthropist. I bought you because I took a liking to you. I hope you can prove your worth. If you perform well, you might even receive more support.”

Kailun waved his hand dismissively. He didn’t mention releasing the two elves directly.

After all, the twin elves were his property, acquired at great risk. Don’t think that eliminating the eighth-rank mage from the Temple of the Celestial God was risk-free. If it wasn’t handled properly, it might trigger a war prematurely.

At least in Kailun’s eyes, the two elves in front of him were just exclusive slaves for now.

Moreover, he had asked Bella’s opinion. Since the Princess of the Abyss didn’t care about the future of these two elves, he didn’t need to worry too much.

Hearing Kailun’s words, the two elf sisters exchanged glances. The elder sister, with slightly longer ears, said, “We will obey your instructions. I am Louise, the elder sister. According to human age, I am sixteen years old this year. I am currently a sixth-rank mage specializing in long-range attack magic.”

The elf with slightly shorter ears followed, “I am Selena, the younger sister. I’m a twin with my sister, and I’m also a sixth-rank mage specializing in healing magic.”

Kailun nodded and placed his hand on Carol’s thigh, hidden under her skirt. “Your strength is not bad. From now on, you will follow Carol and learn how to be a maid. Your main task is to attend to my daily needs. You will be given resources for meditation.”

Kailun didn’t have much impression of these two elves. In his memories of his past life, the elf race seemed to have been destroyed early on. The information he had gathered indicated that the last two elves had died in the war against the Temple of the Celestial God.

In other words, because of the changes Kailun had caused, they had survived.

He gently pinched Carol’s thigh, picking up a bit of soft flesh. “I’ll leave them to you. I hope they can become qualified maids under your guidance.”

“So, are you going to abandon me for the new ones?” Carol pouted.

“How could I be that kind of person? You’re so funny, my little maid.”

Kailun was amused by Carol’s aggrieved expression. It was hard to imagine the pure Carol making such a face.

He reached out, pulled Carol onto his lap, and was about to comfort her. However, to his surprise, Carol spoke first, “You guys must have done something behind my back. It’s poking me now.”

Kailun: “…It’s Bella’s tail that’s poking you.”

He glared at Bella, signaling her to restrain herself. This foolish dragon was too daring. She must have never been “disciplined” before.

After warning Bella, Kailun rubbed Carol’s cheeks. This was the only way to temporarily silence her.

He turned to the twin elves, who were watching. “You two wait in the back. The auction has just begun.”

“Okay!”

The elf sisters held hands and stood behind the sofa. They suddenly felt that their future master was a kind and approachable person.

He treated both Bella and Carol very well. Their relationship didn’t seem ordinary.

Fortunately, Kailun knew Carol’s sensitive spots. Soon, he managed to appease her with his hands.

Subdued, Carol slumped against Kailun, her eyes hazy with desire.

Bella teased him, he teased Carol, and Carol mentally added Bella’s name to her “little black book.” It was a perfect cycle.

The twin elves, witnessing this scene from behind the sofa, couldn’t help but blush. They felt that the purity they had guarded for so long might not be preserved.

Although they were a bit scared, they didn’t hate it. At least their current master wasn’t a pervert.

Having experienced hardship, the elf twins understood the importance of strength. Without strength, their beauty would only make them reliant on the strong. Kailun was the best option.

……

“The next item is the highly anticipated ninth-rank bird. We don’t know its origin. When the seller brought it here, it was already injured. However, our Chamber of Commerce can confirm that it possesses ninth-rank strength, just unable to fully utilize it due to its injuries…”

About half an hour later, Ella had someone bring the green-feathered bird, locked in a special cage, onto the stage and placed it on a table for everyone to see.

She briefly introduced Henry, emphasizing his ninth-rank strength.

The words “ninth-rank” represented a lot. Therefore, when announcing the starting price, Ella said directly, “The starting price is one million gold coins, and the minimum bid increment is 100,000 gold coins. It’s a steal! A ninth-rank mage should be priceless, but now, he’s right here in front of you.”

As soon as the starting price was announced, the entire venue buzzed with excitement. This was the first time in history that a ninth-rank mage was being auctioned. Many people were thrilled.

This auction greatly enhanced the reputation of the Balance Chamber of Commerce. After all, being able to auction a ninth-rank mage meant that they had the ability to capture one.

Although Ella didn’t reveal the seller’s identity, anyone with a discerning eye could guess that it was one of the six vice presidents behind the Chamber.

“Five million gold coins!”

Just when everyone was amazed, a third-rank warrior raised his hand.

His trembling hand betrayed his nervousness.

“Five million gold coins! Can you even afford that?”

Seeing that the bidder was a third-rank warrior, someone beside him couldn’t help but question him.

“Of course I can!”

The third-rank warrior picked up a sack from the ground and, in front of everyone, poured out its contents. “These are ten ninth-rank magic books and thirty rare forbidden scrolls. Their total value is around five million.”

Perhaps emboldened by the pile of valuables at his feet, he straightened his back.

Before coming to the auction, two important figures had approached him, saying that he would be rewarded with a hundred gold coins if he helped them bid for an item.

The warrior didn’t think much of it and signed a contract under the influence of one of them. However, when he learned about the item being auctioned, he was stunned.

If it weren’t for the restrictions of the contract, he would have run away long ago. How could a third-rank mage like him bid for a ninth-rank item?

He would probably be hunted down by a group of powerful figures after the auction.

“Someone has bid five million gold coins. Any higher bids?”

Ella asked the audience while sending someone to check the authenticity of the magic books and scrolls.

The high starting price of five million gold coins made many of the major forces hesitate.

In fact, they could potentially offer a higher price if they emptied their reserves, but it was too risky.

First, the green-feathered bird in the cage had lost its wings and looked on the verge of death. Who knew if it would die after they bought it?

Second, this third-rank warrior was clearly a pawn for some powerful figures. Since they hadn’t seen the real buyer, they couldn’t assess their strength.

After much hesitation, the major forces present surprisingly calmed down.

Seeing that there were no more bids, Ella had someone focus on verifying the authenticity of the scrolls and estimating their value.

Kailun had said that it didn’t matter how much they earned from this auction. The important thing was to sell the green-feathered bird.

He would also generously gift a bottle of Lucky Potion along with it.

Of course, this bottle of Lucky Potion wasn’t the real deal. It was just insect extract mixed with a mental power potion.

To enhance the taste, Kailun had even thoughtfully added a bit of vinegar.

As for whether Paul could survive this ordeal and successfully devour Henry, Kailun didn’t care at all.

If he succeeded, it would be free labor for him. If he failed, it would mean one less enemy. Either way, he wouldn’t lose.

After confirming that the scrolls provided by the warrior were genuine and their total value reached five million gold coins, Henry was successfully purchased by the third-rank warrior.

“Congratulations to the lucky winner of the ninth-rank bird. Please proceed backstage to claim your prize. Remember, don’t let anyone follow you.”

Ella said meaningfully from the stage.

“Definitely, definitely!”

The warrior was led backstage by staff. Along the way, many powerful figures stared at him, as if wanting to strip him bare.

He dodged and weaved his way to the backstage area of the auction. A knight handed him the cage and a box. “One of our vice presidents wants to be friends with the person behind you, so they’re sending a bottle of precious Lucky Potion. If that person is willing to reveal their identity and come to the Chamber of Commerce, we will welcome them warmly.”

“Okay, I will definitely relay the message to that person.”

The warrior quickly put the birdcage away and then wrapped himself in a black robe that concealed his entire body.

He hurriedly left through the back door of the Chamber of Commerce, clutching the cage, looking around nervously, afraid of being intercepted.

Fortunately, his destination was nearby. He rushed into the pre-booked inn and ran to a room in the corner on the third floor.

“Creak!”

As soon as he closed the door and turned around, he saw two people, also wearing robes, standing behind him.

The warrior recognized them as the mysterious individuals who had signed the contract with him. He hurriedly took out the birdcage and the Lucky Potion from his arms and handed them to Charles.

“My lords, I have successfully completed the task you assigned. You have no idea how dangerous that auction was…”

Relaxed, the warrior began to recount his hardships, hoping to get more benefits.

“Thank you for your hard work. Next time we meet, we will definitely pay you more.”

Paul took out a silver fork from his sleeve and plunged it into the warrior’s throat, pinning him to the door. “But you know too much. We can only silence you.”

Paul then rummaged through the warrior’s body and found a contract scroll with his mark on it.

“Gasp!”

The warrior clutched his throat, his eyes filled with terror.

“By the way, this is the gold you deserve. Our contract has been fulfilled.”

Paul took out a bag containing a hundred gold coins from his pocket and stuffed it into the warrior’s hand.

He deliberately imitated Kailun’s smile, but then he realized that his face was covered by the robe, so he awkwardly dropped the act.

“Clatter!”

The warrior’s eyes widened in anger. He threw the bag away and glared at Paul resentfully. The gold coins scattered on the floor, making a crisp sound.

The warrior’s hateful gaze made Paul feel a slight thrill. He even wanted to carve a few lines on his face.

“Stop playing around. We’ve already attracted a lot of attention. It will be difficult to leave if Kailun finds us. As for this bottle of Lucky Potion, it’s quite unexpected. I didn’t expect the Balance Chamber of Commerce to be so generous.”

Charles examined the small box the warrior had handed over. It contained a delicate little bottle. The warrior had said it was a Lucky Potion given by the Chamber of Commerce.

“A bottle of Lucky Potion only costs a hundred thousand gold coins. I spent a lot of valuable books and scrolls this time. No matter how you look at it, they made a huge profit.”

Despite saying so, Paul’s gaze lingered on the box in Charles’s hand. This item that could increase mental power could increase his chances of successfully devouring Henry.

He didn’t tell Charles his thoughts. It was the Pope’s idea to buy Henry, and the magic books and scrolls were also provided by her.

To get his hands on Henry, Paul needed to make other plans.

“Let’s go. We should leave. I’ve already reported the investigation results about the Saint to the Pope. I believe Her Holiness will have her own plan.”

Charles picked up the birdcage. Henry, weak and dying inside, looked up at him and then glared at Paul angrily.

He couldn’t even speak now, and his strength was severely limited. If Charles took him back to the Temple of the Celestial God, he would surely die.

“Chrissy really betrayed the Temple. What a heartless traitor!”

Paul was furious at the thought of Saint Chrissy joining Kailun.

He had once liked Saint Chrissy. He hadn’t expected to learn during this investigation that she had been seen shopping with Kailun’s maid.

It was said that their relationship was quite good.

“You can’t say that. It’s not necessarily that the Saint betrayed the Pope. She might be deliberately trying to get close to the people around Kailun. This is all up to Her Holiness to judge. You better shut your mouth. Don’t forget, you were on Henry’s side before.”

Charles patted Paul’s cheek, the threat in his words unmistakable.

Those who chose the wrong side would be eliminated. If it weren’t for the fact that Paul was still somewhat useful, he might have already dealt with him and Harry.

As a supporter of the Pope, he hated people like Paul.

“Besides the matter of the Saint, I advise you to avoid antagonizing Kailun. You should have seen the miserable state of that Duke Pit in the Royal City. If you don’t want to become the next him, behave yourself. I can’t afford to offend him right now.”

After warning Paul again, Charles activated a teleportation scroll. With a flash of white light, the two of them disappeared.

Then, another flash of white light appeared in a hidden corner ten miles outside the Royal City. This time, three figures disappeared, including Koya, a ninth-rank mage. She had received a mission from the Pope in a small town in the Xiya Kingdom.

……

A few minutes later, Kailun and Afra appeared in the room.

Kailun looked at the corpse pinned to the door and the gold coins scattered on the floor, shaking his head with a blank expression.

Afra: “Are you really going to let them go? We could have stopped them just now.”

“It’s not about letting them go. It’s about letting them expose their lair. I left a tracking device on Henry, the green-feathered bird.”

Kailun picked up a bloodstained gold coin from the floor and put it in his pocket. The warmth of the blood added a touch of humanity to the cold coin.

“What are you going to do now?” Afra continued to ask.

Kailun: “Wait. Didn’t they investigate Chrissy? I wonder if the Pope will rush over to kill me after she learns the truth.”

“Our current strength isn’t enough to fight the Temple of the Celestial God.”

Afra rolled her eyes at Kailun. She knew that the entire Xiya Kingdom was supported by him alone.

Moreover, he had too many enemies. His recent policies had affected too many kingdoms. If Kailun fell, the Xiya Kingdom would be destroyed in an instant.

“I know. That’s why I’m staying in the Royal City for now. Don’t worry, things should be calm for a while. I’ll also spend more time with you.”

Kailun stood up and cleaned up the scene with magic. Did Paul and Charles deliberately provoke him by not even cleaning up after themselves?

Afra: “You speak nicely, but don’t let those vixens steal your soul away.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll focus on you tonight, give you most of my time.” Kailun took Afra’s hand and smiled. “So let’s go back to the VIP room now. Everyone’s waiting for us.”

Afra blushed and remained silent, her mind filled with thoughts of how to escape tonight.

Chapter 166: Bella’s Little Tail

Kailun saw many interesting emotions in Ella’s eyes. His period of neglect had made her reflect on herself.

He wrapped his arm around her waist and lifted her slightly, bringing their bodies closer.

To find a more comfortable position, Ella stood on her tiptoes, leaning against Kailun’s chest, her lower abdomen rubbing against his.

Their gazes met, and she saw the amusement in Kailun’s eyes.

“How is the progress on establishing the new trade route?”

Kailun asked a question contrary to Ella’s desires. Disappointment flickered in her eyes.

Playing hard to get was a unique art. Mastering the distance could make Ella fall for him faster.

Although she wasn’t as special as Vivian, her position was worth Kailun’s attention.

“The related work is almost complete. It can be put into use at any time,” Ella replied, pushing against Kailun’s chest, trying to move away.

“Don’t be in such a hurry. I’m not finished yet.”

Kailun chuckled, not letting go. “Philip has been performing very well recently and deserves to be entrusted with more responsibilities. You can hand over the work outside the Xiya Kingdom to him. I will allocate resources to enhance his strength and promote him to the rank of Earl. This should lighten your burden. Come back to the manor and play when you have time. It’s quite lively there now.”

Although the focus seemed to be on Philip’s arrangements, Ella’s attention was drawn to the last sentence.

His subtle words pleased her, and a charming smile appeared on her lips.

Ella: “I understand. I’ll make the arrangements later.”

[Ella’s Goodwill +5, Total Goodwill 55]

Satisfied with her reaction, Kailun released Ella, allowing her to leave the room and attend to her work.

The auction was about to start in ten minutes. She had to make some preparations.

Kailun turned to Carol and Bella, who were sitting obediently. “Come and sit. Don’t be shy.”

“Coming!” Carol responded and ran to Kailun’s side, sitting on his right.

Bella hesitated for a few seconds before sitting on his left.

“Little Bella, aren’t you afraid that I’ll devour you if you’re so close to me?” Kailun wrapped his arms around their shoulders, pulling them closer.

He was surrounded by their soft bodies, their delicate skin pressed against his arms.

The old Dragon King wasn’t here, so he wasn’t worried that his actions would trigger a ninth-rank battle.

Kailun suspected that he could “devour” this naive dragon girl at any time. She probably wouldn’t resist.

“Ah?”

Bella looked surprised at first, then blinked her beautiful eyes. “That’s not very appropriate. You should at least leave me something, like babies.”

Being devoured wasn’t a bad thing. The bad thing was not being able to reproduce.

Kailun: “…”

Well, she was even more direct than him.

Kailun was only thinking about “devouring,” while Bella was already thinking about “divorce with two kids.”

Her thinking was so advanced that Kailun felt left behind.

“Alright, I’ll satisfy you later. Since you’ve offered yourself to me, I won’t refuse such a delicious meal.”

Kailun chuckled helplessly. Her easy acceptance made him feel a bit guilty.

Fortunately, he didn’t have much of a conscience, so this guilt was negligible.

He didn’t touch Shirley because she was a fool in the past, but Bella was different. The fresh and delicious Bella perfectly met Kailun’s standards of beauty.

“Can we do it now? Or after we go back tonight?” Bella asked eagerly.

She leaned closer to Kailun, almost sitting on his lap. Her slender dragon tail had somehow found its way onto his back, moving excitedly.

The soft touch felt like a teasing caress. Bella was expressing her desire in her own unique way.

As Kailun had said, she didn’t have much time left, so she needed to achieve her goal quickly.

The higher the rank, the more difficult it was to reproduce. She was eighth-rank, and Kailun was probably ninth-rank. The probability of her getting the desired “fruit” was very low.

Therefore, Bella wanted to achieve her goal as soon as possible, the sooner the better.

Skipping the formalities and getting straight to the point was her preferred method.

She wanted to apologize to Carol because she was about to “steal” him.

“Master, the auction is about to start~”

Carol couldn’t stand it anymore. She reminded Kailun with a soft voice.

Not only that, but she also secretly rubbed her thigh against his foot, trying to get his attention.

The plan had changed. The foolish dragon, Bella, couldn’t be trusted. They were now competitors.

“We’ll talk about our feelings later. Let’s focus on buying those two unlucky elves first.”

Kailun released Bella and took out his communication device. He wrote a magic letter in front of the two girls and sent it to Afra.

“Keep an eye on the eighth-rank mage from the Temple. Eliminate her if necessary.”

His simple words sent a chill down Bella’s spine. Kailun’s methods were more ruthless than she had imagined.

This made her… like him even more!

[Bella likes your dominance. Goodwill +2, Total Goodwill 82]

Dragons were a dominant race. It was in their nature to respect the strong. Moreover, Bella already had some affection for Kailun, so the increase in goodwill was only natural.

Carol commented, “It’s very much your style.”

“Right? I’ve always been ruthless. So, knowing the truth, will you two dislike me?” Kailun put away his communication device.

Carol answered sincerely, “I’m your maid. I will always follow your lead, right or wrong.”

Her words were more genuine than gold. The current Carol was completely devoted to Kailun.

This “final boss” he had picked up had completely taken on his shape.

Kailun didn’t say any words of gratitude. He just patted Carol’s head affectionately.

Although he didn’t say anything, his eyes gave the answer.

Bella was envious of their silent communication. She was far from reaching that level of understanding with Kailun. To catch up, she had to take a risk.

Speaking of risks, Bella’s eyes curved into a shy smile. She secretly slipped her tail under Kailun’s clothes and moved it towards his…

The sudden change made Kailun’s hand tremble, almost pulling out a handful of Carol’s white hair.

In pain, Carol looked at Kailun with a grievance.

“Ahem, the auction has started. Let’s focus on the auction.”

Kailun coughed awkwardly. He gently turned Carol’s head, making her look at the venue downstairs.

He hadn’t expected the innocent Bella to be so bold. Her smooth, snake-like tail was cool to the touch, sending shivers down his spine every time it brushed against his chest.

Bella’s long tail was incredibly agile. It could not only sweep across every inch but also wrap around him, binding him tightly.

His lower body tightened, and his heart raced. To avoid being discovered, Kailun could only distract Carol.

But he forgot that Carol’s senses were extremely sharp. He couldn’t hide his emotional changes from her.

Soon, Carol pouted, looking at the venue downstairs with a grievance.

She wasn’t an ally; she was a heartless, hungry dragon!

“Welcome, everyone. I believe you all know that three special items will be added to the auction today. They are the last elf twins, a ninth-rank bird, and the Lucky Potion that can greatly increase mental power in a short time…”

In Carol’s eyes, Ella had already taken the stage and was introducing the main items for today’s auction. Her brief introduction successfully heated up the atmosphere.

The remaining elf twins could attract the attention of most wealthy individuals. The ninth-rank green-feathered bird could attract powerful forces, and the Lucky Potion was the key to breakthroughs for some strong individuals.

As soon as Ella finished speaking, cheers erupted from the audience. They were eager to see these precious items.

Apart from the Temple of the Celestial God, only the Balance Chamber of Commerce had ever auctioned elves. But this was the first time a ninth-rank mage was being auctioned.

For many kingdoms, the strength of an eighth-rank mage was enough to stabilize the situation, while a ninth-rank mage was fully capable of expanding their territory and achieving great things.

Carol’s attention was drawn to the two elves. She was curious about what they looked like. The only non-human races she had ever seen were the Fox and Bella, the dragon girl.

“Since everyone is so enthusiastic, let’s start with the elf twins, one of the highlights of this auction. Please note that the starting price for each elf is 50,000 gold coins, and the minimum bid increment is 10,000 gold coins. If you don’t have enough gold coins, you can use high-rank magic books or high-value scrolls as collateral. Of course, other items of equal value are also acceptable.”

Ella first looked around the venue and then smiled at the central VIP room. She felt that Kailun would like the gift she had prepared.

Thinking of this, she waved her hand, and her knights carried a huge pink bed onto the stage. Because it was covered with thick curtains, the audience couldn’t see inside and could only guess that the two elves were inside.

“I’ve had the twin elves brought up. I can assure you that they are absolutely beautiful and absolutely pure. The entire auction process will be handled by female servants.”

Ella pointed at the bed and continued, “These are the last elves. If you miss this opportunity, you’ll probably never be able to buy such perfect elf slaves again.”

The starting price of 50,000 gold coins was very high, but today’s auction had attracted many wealthy individuals, and many of them were interested in elves.

However, some people asked Ella to open the curtains and let everyone see what the elves looked like. But Ella refused, citing the need to protect the privacy of the buyer’s property.

This explanation was met with approval from the audience. After all, for those who were interested in elves, they wouldn’t usually show their “toys” to outsiders.

Most people had a mental image of the elves’ beauty. After all, there had never been an ugly elf.

Only those who wanted to feast their eyes were disappointed.

“100,000 gold coins! I want both!”

“120,000 gold coins! Both!”

“…”

Bids came one after another, quickly reaching a high price of 180,000 gold coins.

However, after 180,000 gold coins, the bidding slowed down significantly. No one’s money grew on trees. Whether it was worth spending 180,000 gold coins on two “toys” was a question worth pondering.

“300,000 gold coins!”

At this moment, a cold male voice came from the largest VIP room on the second floor. Those who had heard it before would recognize it as Kailun’s voice.

Even those who didn’t recognize his voice could guess his identity based on the location of the room.

For this kind of auction, Kailun didn’t bother hiding.

“300,000 gold coins in one go. It seems the new King of the Xiya Kingdom has made a lot of money.”

“That’s right. Not to mention the magic crystal mine being developed, even the trade route in the Malaga Kingdom alone can bring him a lot of tax revenue. Moreover, unlike us, this Chamber of Commerce is probably connected to him, so he might be able to pay ten percent less commission.”

“Even with ten percent less, it’s still a huge sum. 300,000 gold coins! I could spend my entire life at the most expensive brothel in the world with that much money.”

“It seems that this big shot’s harem is about to expand again. I heard that he has already taken all five beauties of the Xiya Kingdom. It’s insane! I’m so envious.”

“…”

Many people recognized Kailun’s identity and started discussing among themselves.

Most of the people here weren’t from the Xiya Kingdom, so they didn’t have much awe for Kailun.

They had heard stories about him, but many thought they were just exaggerated legends. How could someone grow from first-rank to eighth or ninth-rank in just one month?

“320,000 gold coins! I also want both!”

Just when everyone thought Kailun would successfully win the two elf slaves, a person in a black robe sitting in the back row on the first floor raised their hand.

Paul: “!!!”

Charles: “!!!”

Paul and Charles looked at the black-robed person beside them in shock. They couldn’t understand why this fourth-rank mage was crazy enough to bid such a high price.

Even Paul, who wanted to make the auction more difficult for Kailun, held back. After all, he didn’t dare to attract Kailun’s attention.

But the main reason was that he had no use for the elf slaves. Now, his eyes were only on Harry.

They exchanged glances, afraid that this suicidal idiot would attract Kailun’s attention.

They had entered the auction to ensure that the people they had arranged would successfully bid for Henry. To conceal their identities, they hid in a corner.

But they hadn’t expected to be affected. While cursing in their hearts, they heard Kailun’s voice, calm and unwavering. “340,000 gold coins.”

Hearing that Kailun’s voice hadn’t changed, Paul and Charles breathed a sigh of relief and silently moved away from the black-robed person.

……

“Interesting. I didn’t expect these two guys to actually sneak in. It seems we need to enhance the Chamber of Commerce’s security.”

After making a new bid, Kailun couldn’t help but chuckle.

Paul was truly amusing. He never learned his lesson after so many times.

But he could understand. After all, Henry held a great attraction for Paul. The temptation of becoming a ninth-rank mage wasn’t something ordinary people could resist.

“Knock, knock, knock!”

Just as Kailun was about to launch a counterattack on both Carol and Bella, there was a knock on the door of the VIP room.

Logically, there were guards outside the door. No one could knock without permission.

He carefully sensed the unfamiliar aura at the door and said, “Come in.”

“Clack, clack, clack…”

Two pairs of light footsteps approached the door. Two people in robes entered the room and closed the door. They spoke in unison, “Excuse us, Lord Kailun. President Ella asked us to meet our future master.”

Then they walked towards Kailun.

Hearing the words “future master,” Kailun understood their identities.

He looked at the large bed in the center of the venue with a playful gaze. So Ella had deceived everyone. These two elves were never on the stage.

Soon, the two tall elves stood respectfully in front of them.

They glanced at Bella, surprised to see the Dragon Princess here, sitting intimately beside Kailun.

“Take off your robes. Let me see what you look like.”

Kailun withdrew his hands from Carol and Bella, resting his chin on his hand, his eyes filled with curiosity.

The word “elf” in the human world was often synonymous with perfect playthings, ultimate slaves, dream lovers…

These labels were all due to the Temple of the Celestial God’s propaganda. After all, they wanted to sell the captured elves for a higher price.

“Um…”

The two elves hesitated for a second before taking off their robes in front of Kailun.

“Whoosh~”

As their robes fell, two heads of light green hair first caught Kailun’s eye. It was a natural color, soothing to the eyes.

Looking at their faces, the two elves had flawless features and snow-white skin.

They both had dark green eyes, filled with a helpless panic.

Below that were their slender necks and curvy figures. They were both wearing long dresses, their bare feet seemingly touching the ground.

Looking closely, their feet weren’t actually touching the ground. A special magic created a thin layer of air between their feet and the floor.

They looked exactly alike. It was impossible to tell them apart at first glance.

Kailun’s gaze finally landed on the elves’ characteristic pointed ears. This time, he noticed a difference. Their ears differed in length by 0.5 centimeters.

In terms of appearance, they were top-tier. Moreover, both elves were sixth-rank, not weak at all.

They looked very natural and pure, a different kind of purity compared to Saint Chrissy. They were pure in a more innocent way.

Just looking at their innocent faces aroused a desire to bully them.

No wonder elves had so many titles. Even Kailun was a bit tempted.

So he turned to Bella and asked, “If I buy them and bully them as I please, would you mind?”

Bella shook her head. “I wouldn’t mind. You’re their savior, aren’t you?”

As she spoke, Bella tightened her tail around him. The heat from her tail almost made her give up, but she managed to hold on.

Today, Bella had opened the door to “restraint.” She was surprised to discover that her tail could be as agile as her hands.

“Hiss~”

Kailun couldn’t help but gasp. With everyone watching, he had to maintain his composure. He raised his hand and shouted, “One million gold coins! I want these two elves! If anyone else bids, I’ll just ‘release’ them.”

The so-called “release” was just a bluff to deter others from bidding. These two elves had already been marked as his.

He had heard that elves were a skilled race, so Kailun planned to have them help him… make furniture.

Chapter 165: The New Bed Plank

Afra didn’t get an answer to her question, as the approaching convoy caught everyone’s attention.

Looking up, the convoy escorting the jade coffin would arrive at the Royal City in two or three minutes.

Their arrival filled Kailun with excitement.

“Let me tell you about the surprise first. This convoy is escorting a special material that can slow down the flow of time and indirectly increase time. It’s not just a perceived increase, but a more magical rule. You’ll understand when you experience it.”

Kailun wrapped his arm around Afra’s waist and whispered in her ear, “It might even be possible to extend your time sleeping in bed from a few minutes to over ten minutes. How about it? Isn’t it amazing?”

Hearing the “few minutes” tease, Afra’s cold expression changed immediately. She lightly pinched Kailun’s waist. “You’re the one who only lasts a few minutes! You’re the one who only lasts a few minutes every day!”

Kailun: “If you say so. I’ll prove it to you tonight.”

At this point, Afra didn’t dare to speak anymore. She was afraid that Kailun would repeat the “few minutes” story tonight.

“Something related to time?”

Illusion pondered Kailun’s words and thought of someone. She had some knowledge about it, but it was all from the future.

In terms of status, that one might seem a bit “weak,” but she was the source of the Abyss.

Many spells in the Abyss were developed by her, mainly focusing on Time Magic.

However, Time Magic was too complex and profound, so few people could master it. In the end, that one had to settle for another path, leading to subsequent problems.

As for her appearance, it was quite unique: bat wings, dragon horns, vertical pupils, pointed ears, two sharp fangs… It was hard to tell what race she belonged to.

In Vivian’s memory, she had no parents and her origins were unknown. All they knew was that she was special, just like two others.

Of course, now only two of them remained. The one who specialized in Space Magic had been eliminated long ago.

Kailun had most likely encountered her during his trip to Kuye Town. It was just unclear what kind of interaction they had.

Given Kailun’s personality, that one probably didn’t get any benefits. Most likely, even her residence had been ransacked.

Illusion glanced at Carol, the maid following behind Kailun. Speaking of which, she was the key to everything. She wondered how Kailun had won her over.

In any case, with Carol, the foundation was at least secure.

Carol sensed Illusion’s gaze and looked back at her. She could tell at a glance that this girl wasn’t Vivian.

Although Illusion had the same face as Vivian, her thoughts were much more complex, and her demeanor was more mature.

They exchanged glances and then looked away, saying nothing. They weren’t the same kind of people, and there was no need for much interaction.

As long as they all followed Kailun and worked towards the same goal, it was enough.

As the convoy arrived at the gate of the Royal City, the atmosphere became lively. A large number of treasure chests were transported into the city, and knights saluted Kailun.

Most of these treasures from the tomb would be deposited into the national treasury, with ten percent going to Fox.

Don’t underestimate ten percent. Converted into gold coins, it was worth about two million.

The assets that the one in the jade coffin had accumulated for over ten thousand years were emptied by Kailun in one fell swoop. He wondered how she would react when she found out.

If she hadn’t run away so quickly, Kailun would have captured her. What a pity.

That one probably hadn’t expected to encounter Kailun, this harbinger of misfortune. Not only was he powerful, but he also saw through her existence at a glance. Instinctively, she fled from him.

Now, she had completely escaped Kuye Town. The part of her that remained in Fox hadn’t awakened, so she was unaware of Kailun’s actions. Otherwise, she would be furious to see her wealth plundered.

Blanche, Fox’s grandma, probably hadn’t expected Kailun to be so ruthless either. She hadn’t thought much when signing the contract before.

However, Kailun’s gaze was mainly fixed on the heavily guarded part of the convoy, where the jade coffin from the tomb was located.

In a good mood, Kailun, along with the girls, welcomed Eve, the young knight in charge of the escort mission, and the vice-captain of the Knights at the gate. Eve had grown a lot.

“Eve, long time no see. Thank you for your hard work. Did you encounter any problems along the way?”

Kailun walked over and patted her head.

Afra had been training them during this time. Eve and the other two young knights had undergone rigorous training.

As a result, Eve had shed some of her naiveté and gained a knight’s competence. The silver armor fit her well.

Eve used to be a rather rigid knight. It was through his passionate kisses that he had “corrected” these three young knights.

They were growing rapidly and might be able to stand on their own soon.

“It wasn’t hard work. We’ll do our best to carry out any task you give us, Master.”

Eve smiled and gently rubbed against Kailun’s hand, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

“By the way, where are your other two companions? Are they still in Kuye Town?”

Kailun took the list Eve handed him with his other hand and asked.

“Yes, Charlene and Kirin are still in Kuye Town, finishing up. The vice-captain and I were in charge of the escort mission.”

Eve briefly reported the situation to Kailun.

Kailun glanced at the list and handed it to Carol behind him. Then he said to Eve, “Thank you for your hard work. Go back to the manor and rest. I’ll have someone prepare a feast for you.”

“Okay! Can I come and see you when I’m free?”

Eve looked at Kailun with hopeful eyes. She had won the chance to return to the Royal City from Kirin and Charlene through a game of rock-paper-scissors.

Ever since Kailun had signed them from the Knight Academy, he had interacted with them less and less.

If this continued, she was afraid that he might forget about the three of them.

After all, to the current Kailun, they were just pretty little knights.

“Yes.”

Kailun nodded and patted her shoulder.

After comforting Eve, Kailun glanced towards a small hill in the distance.

Even from afar, he could sense the aura of someone familiar. It seemed that another “unlucky soul” had come to his doorstep.

However, he had more important things to do now and didn’t have time to deal with them. His gaze was fixed on the jade coffin hidden among the cargo. He couldn’t wait to modify it.

“Transport the treasures to the national treasury for inventory. Take the special cargo back to the manor. Be quick.”

Kailun rubbed his hands together and led the group into the city at a faster pace.

As they approached the convoy, Illusion sensed a familiar aura. It was definitely her.

She followed Kailun back to the manor. The cargo was unloaded from the carriages and placed in the courtyard. Seeing the ancient and majestic jade coffin, Illusion couldn’t help but roll her eyes.

This bad guy Kailun had actually stolen that one’s bed.

She touched the smooth surface of the coffin lid, feeling the flow of time slow down by half.

Relatively speaking, her time flow had slowed down, which meant that for others, it was an increase in time.

This was a real increase, not affecting lifespan, so Kailun’s claim that time had increased was reasonable.

It was a bit illogical, but it was normal here.

“What are you doing bringing this thing back? Isn’t it unlucky?” Afra frowned deeply, looking at the jade coffin in the courtyard.

“No, it’s not the same as a traditional coffin. In a way, it’s just an ordinary bed.”

Kailun pushed open the lid of the jade coffin, showing them the structure inside. “This is a special bed belonging to a certain important person. She’s still alive, just very weak. I borrowed the bed from her in Kuye Town.”

Afra asked, “Are you sure you borrowed it?”

The interior of the jade coffin was cozy and had a girlish feel. Sensing it carefully, there was no eerie feeling. Afra was relieved.

“Sort of. It’s just that she misunderstood me and might not understand my intentions.”

Kailun took out the blanket and pillow from the jade coffin and placed them aside. Then, in front of everyone, he took out a sharp dagger.

This dagger came from the assassin girl. Only a sufficiently sharp dagger could cut through the jade coffin under the enhancement of his immense strength.

No further steps were needed. Kailun just needed to cut it into pieces and then assemble them into a bed plank.

Its function mainly came from a special rule and aura that had been bestowed upon it. Simply cutting the coffin wouldn’t affect its essence.

“Watch carefully. I’m about to start.”

Kailun allocated most of his attribute points to strength, intending to cut the jade coffin open with brute force.

“Okay, I’m watching.”

Just as Kailun was about to strike, Vivian appeared behind him.

Upon learning of Kailun’s return, she had immediately rushed out of the dungeon.

Chrissy, unable to find Kailun, had left the manor with Helena. However, not long after they left, Kailun returned.

She had missed him perfectly once again.

The atmosphere became awkward. The appearance of two Vivians surprised Afra and Carol.

Especially the sparks flying between the two Vivians’ eyes, clearly indicating that something was amiss.

Carol and Afra exchanged glances and silently left the courtyard, leaving the space to Kailun and the “Vivians.”

“Whoosh!”

After Carol and Afra left, Kailun plunged the dagger into the jade coffin, creating a deep gash.

“First of all, let me clarify that you two have the same status in my heart. To me, you’re both special. For certain reasons, I can’t explain the origin of Illusion to you. Just think of her as your twin sister. You come from the same source.”

Kailun twirled the dagger and started cutting from another direction. “I’m done talking. You can ask me anything you want. Of course, I might not answer.”

Vivian bit her lip, her cute canine teeth leaving a faint mark. “I’m not someone who likes to make trouble. I just want to ask if that strange thought was instilled in me by her.”

This wasn’t the question Vivian wanted to ask the most, but since Kailun had said so, she had to choose her words carefully.

Kailun continued cutting without stopping. “What thought?”

Vivian: “The thought of tying you up and whipping you.”

Kailun: “…”

He stopped and looked at Illusion, who was not far away.

Her eyes darted around, and she whistled softly, her feet nervously tracing circles on the ground.

Alright, he had found the culprit.

“I understand. I’ll tie her up and whip her next time. By the way, this one is called Illusion. It’s her new name.”

Kailun glared at Illusion and then focused on the jade coffin in front of him. He only had one morning to process it, and he needed to finish quickly.

He not only had new plans to make but also many magic books to read.

His trip to Kuye Town had increased his strength considerably, but he had only learned a few ninth-rank spells.

Therefore, time was precious to Kailun. He needed more of it.

“Vivian, go and pour me a cup of tea.”

“Illusion, come and help me move this piece of jade to the side.”

“Why black tea again? Vivian, tell me honestly, did you add something strange to it again?”

“…”

Fortunately, with Illusion and Vivian accompanying him, Kailun didn’t feel bored.

……

“That scared me! I thought Kailun had discovered us. It was just an illusion.”

Paul pulled his hood down, completely covering his head, his heart pounding. To mask his aura, he even hung several garlic cloves on himself.

Charles said it was useful, so he believed him.

“It must have been an illusion. After all, we’re so far away. Even if Kailun is strong, he can’t possibly detect us from this distance.”

Charles held a magic artifact that masked auras.

He had reported the matter of Henry to the Pope last night, and she had ordered them to set off as soon as possible and bring Henry back.

After all, Henry was a ninth-rank mage. Even if they had to sacrifice him to someone else, it wouldn’t be a loss.

At the same time, the Pope had given him another task: to investigate Saint Chrissy’s situation.

He had learned from the Pope’s magic letter that Saint Chrissy hadn’t contacted her for a while, and her previous replies had been perfunctory, which made the Pope very uneasy.

To ensure that the Saint hadn’t encountered any accidents, he would secretly gather information.

Moreover, Koya, also a ninth-rank mage, would be waiting for him outside the Royal City, which gave Charles more confidence.

“I hope this plan goes smoothly. Every encounter with Kailun brings trouble.”

Paul sighed. To be safe, they hadn’t brought Harry along for this mission. He was staying alone in a secluded town.

They hadn’t left Harry with the alliance. The White Jade Alliance wasn’t trustworthy.

Fortunately, he had survived every encounter with Kailun.

Although he had lost many things each time, be it his sister, his aunt, or some important “functions.”

Now, all he had left was Harry and a desire for revenge.

“Let’s keep a low profile. We’ll leave immediately after the auction and not linger. I’ve already set up a teleportation anchor point outside the city. We’ll run as soon as there’s any trouble.”

Charles first checked the scrolls hidden in his sleeve and, after confirming everything was in order, followed the crowd towards the city gate.

He had originally planned to follow the convoy, but Kailun’s sudden appearance had changed his mind.

“This time, I will take back everything!”

Paul hated the days when he had knelt on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably. He wanted to be a successful man. He wanted to take back everything he had lost.

……

“I heard that Kailun just returned to the manor. Should we go over?”

In their newly purchased luxurious building, the assassin girl asked.

Chrissy hesitated for a moment and shook her head. “Forget it. Kailun seems very busy. Let’s not disturb him for now. Although I can’t wait to see him, I don’t want him to dislike me. By the way, it’s time to report to the Pope again. Can you handle it for me?”

Helena: “You always ask me to handle it for you. What if the Pope finds out?”

Chrissy sat by the window, looking in the direction of Kailun’s manor. “It doesn’t matter if she finds out. I don’t want to go back anyway. Anyone who wants to go back to that oppressive place can go. If there’s anything I want, it’s to figure out how to lure the Pope here. Although the Pope is ten years older than me, Kailun probably wouldn’t mind, right?”

When she mentioned the Pope, many novel ideas popped into Chrissy’s mind. The current Pope was only twenty-eight years old, mature and intellectual, like a mother figure.

The Pope was probably raising her like a daughter, but now, this “daughter” was thinking about how to “harm” her and share eternal pleasure.

Chrissy giggled, giving Helena a headache.

Helplessly, she had to take out Chrissy’s communication device and help her write the report. There was no other way. She was also a traitor and had to cover for Chrissy.

So when did this miserable life begin?

Helena recalled past events… It probably started when she met Kailun.

He was a demon!

……

The morning passed quickly. It was almost 1:00 PM when Kailun finished making the bed plank he wanted.

The new bed plank was circular, large enough to sleep six or seven people, with plenty of space to roll around.

After all, most of the time, the core members were Afra, Anna, and Ella. Occasionally, when exchanging “feelings,” he would go to Hilna and Winnie’s rooms.

With this new bed plank, he wouldn’t have to run around anymore. Not only would he have more time, but he could also use the remaining time to study magic in “sage mode.”

To become a great mage, one had to make sacrifices.

After a quick lunch, Kailun left the task of perfecting the new bed to Phils. At 2:00 PM, he took Carol and Bella, the dragon girl, to the Chamber of Commerce and found Ella.

“Are the preparations for the auction of the twin elves, the Lucky Potion, and the ninth-rank green-feathered bird ready?”

Kailun got straight to the point as soon as he saw Ella.

Ella stood in front of Kailun, looking at him with a complex expression. “Everything is ready according to your instructions. We just need to wait for the auction to officially begin.”

After a month of interaction, her goodwill towards him had reached 50, considered the level of “budding affection.”

She used to avoid Kailun, afraid of being bullied by him.

But as time passed, she realized it was completely unnecessary. Kailun was very busy and didn’t have much time to spend on her.

After accepting reality, Ella felt a bit disappointed.

She had become the “Queen of Commerce” in the eyes of others, but in the eyes of this demon, she was still a little puppy.

Ella was a bit annoyed. She took a step forward, pressing her ample bosom against his chest. “Is there anything else you want to ask?”

She looked up at Kailun with a seductive gaze.

Chapter 164: The Stand-In Is Actually Me

Helena, the assassin girl, had received a message from Saint Chrissy yesterday, ordering her to come to the rescue.

However, for Helena, Kailun’s manor was where Carol resided. She would rather be alone with Kailun than encounter Carol.

Therefore, a direct rescue was out of the question. After much deliberation, Helena came up with a roundabout plan.

Through investigation, she found Kailun’s whereabouts and decided to intercept him before he returned to the manor.

Helena hastily caught up to the carriage. Without thinking, she dashed in front of it and waved to Edlin, the coachman, hoping to get her to stop.

Perhaps because Helena’s presence was too weak, Edlin, lost in her daydreams, didn’t notice her.

By the time Helena realized something was wrong and tried to dodge, it was too late. Her legs gave way, and she was sent flying by the carriage.

An eighth-rank mage hit by a carriage? Helena felt her face burning with shame. If there was a regret potion, she would buy it no matter the cost.

Especially with Kailun looking at her like that, she wanted to die.

To avoid further embarrassment, Helena chose to play dead.

“It’s not my fault! She ran into the carriage herself!”

Edlin jumped out of the carriage and ran to Kailun’s side, explaining herself. She felt wronged.

“We’ll talk about whether she ran into the carriage herself later.”

Kailun waved his hand dismissively and walked past Edlin. He could sense the assassin girl’s fluctuating aura and intense emotional turmoil. It was unlikely that she was seriously injured.

She was lying on the ground, refusing to get up, probably because she was too embarrassed.

If word of this got out, all the assassins in the world would probably laugh at her.

Oh, right, because her presence was so weak, very few people even knew her. Never mind then.

“What a fool, to be hit by a carriage. It seems I can’t entrust her with any important tasks.”

Kailun walked over to Helena, picked her up by the back of her neck, and lifted her off the ground. As he looked at her face, he noticed her facial muscles twitching.

The crowd of onlookers grew larger. To avoid trouble, Kailun carried Helena back into the carriage.

Edlin carefully followed behind Kailun. Since he didn’t punish her, she wouldn’t ask any questions.

It was best to pretend that nothing had happened. If he asked her to compensate for the damages, she would probably cry to death.

“Keep driving. Let’s go back to the manor.”

Kailun tossed Helena onto the opposite seat and ordered Edlin.

Edlin: “Understood. I’ll definitely drive slower this time.”

“Isn’t this the girl who tried to assassinate you last time? She’s an eighth-rank mage. How could she be knocked unconscious by a carriage?”

Anna, sitting beside Kailun, looked at Helena with confusion. An eighth-rank mage was very difficult to kill with ordinary methods.

Let alone being hit by a carriage, even a small building collapsing on her wouldn’t necessarily kill her.

“Is she really unconscious? I don’t think so.”

Phils observed for a moment and then spoke, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

With Phils’s reminder, Anna confirmed her suspicions. This eighth-rank assassin girl wasn’t truly unconscious. She must have ulterior motives.

Just as Helena was about to break character and explain herself, Kailun suddenly said, “Don’t be ridiculous. Even eighth-rank mages have their weaknesses. It’s normal to get injured sometimes. Are eighth-rank mages not human? They can also encounter accidents. So there must be some clumsy eighth-rank mages. Why can’t it be her?”

Hearing the first half of his sentence, Helena felt a bit touched. But the second half brought back the familiar Kailun.

However, because of his words, she couldn’t wake up now. Otherwise, she would truly have no face left.

After mentally suppressing Helena, Kailun smiled mischievously. “She’s seriously injured and probably won’t wake up easily. To treat her, I need to use a special method.”

As he spoke, Kailun took out a pen and, in front of Phils and Anna, took off Helena’s shoes.

Fortunately, the assassin girl’s feet were small, white, and fragrant, avoiding any awkward situation.

“Massage is about deep treatment, from the outside to the inside, from light to heavy.”

Kailun carefully wrote on the soles of Helena’s feet, applying very little pressure, trying to make her feel a pleasant itch. “While massaging, be sure to release magic power to enhance the healing effect.”

Anna looked at the magic Kailun was casting and asked, “But that’s not healing magic. Isn’t the magic circle for healing magic pink?”

“Oh, did I use the wrong one? It’s fine, no big deal.”

Kailun nodded. It seemed he had indeed used the wrong spell. He was currently using an eighth-rank emotion-amplifying magic that could enhance physical sensations.

Based on his current magic output, it could increase physical sensations by five times. Even if Helena was a fifth-rank mage, she wouldn’t be able to endure it for long.

Soon, she started squirming and moaning softly. The itch that came from her soul made her acutely aware that she was still alive.

“Ugh…”

Seeing this, Phils covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes filled with excitement.

Although Helena looked like she was suffering, this suffering might turn into pleasure for her.

Frankly, Phils wanted to experience it too.

However, for Helena, this was an unbearable itch that pierced her soul. As Kailun continued, she felt her eyes tearing up.

“Stop, stop!”

As they approached the manor, Helena couldn’t help but cry out.

She quickly retracted her foot, her face burning with shame as she saw the words “I’m an eighth-rank mage” written on the sole.

“Finally awake. Do you have any explanation for deliberately running into the carriage?”

Kailun put away the pen, crossed his arms, and looked at Helena with a playful gaze.

Helena quickly explained, “I didn’t deliberately run into the carriage! I just didn’t notice it because I was lost in thought.”

She felt like her image had been completely shattered.

“Oh, is that so? I’ll believe you for now. So, the total cost for this treatment is 100,000 gold coins. How do you plan to pay?” Kailun smiled kindly at Helena.

Helena looked down at her feet, silent.

100,000 gold coins wasn’t a lot for her. She could scrape it together.

Her dagger alone was worth more than that, but now, her most valuable possession had been taken by Kailun.

“Forget it. I’ll put it on the Temple of the Celestial God’s tab. I’ll ask your Pope to pay next time.”

Seeing the carriage stop at the gate of the manor, Kailun didn’t make things difficult for Helena.

It was just a little interlude, a way to tease her.

Kailun got out of the carriage with Anna and Phils. Edlin thoughtfully came to greet them. To avoid having her pay deducted, she was working very hard.

They walked towards the manor in unison, leaving Helena behind.

Helena put on her shoes and got out of the carriage. She looked at their retreating figures with a dejected expression, feeling forgotten once again.

Always forgotten. Even the Pope would occasionally overlook her existence.

She stood there for a while, her head lowered.

Helena felt like she needed a robe that could cover her entire body, further reducing her presence.

The only person who seemed to remember her clearly was Carol.

Just as Helena was about to turn and leave, a maid from the manor ran over and handed her a key. “Master said this is the key to the dungeon. He asked me to give it to you.”

The maid bowed to Helena and then walked back towards the manor.

Looking at the golden key in her hand, Helena abruptly looked up. In the distance, Kailun’s figure had become a tiny silhouette.

But for some reason, that shrinking figure seemed to become clearer.

……

“I’m going crazy! It’s been a whole day! I’ve been locked up for a whole day! I’ll die if I don’t see Kailun!”

Saint Chrissy lay sprawled on Vivian’s bed.

“If you want to see him, then go out. Stop yelling in my room.”

Vivian complained. She wanted to focus on carving the wooden puppet in her hand.

After searching for a while, she realized that the missing item was the almost finished puppet.

She had searched every corner of the room yesterday but couldn’t find it.

Logically, she should have felt disappointed, but when she touched her chest, she found that she didn’t have that feeling.

It was as if the puppet had never belonged to her in the first place.

So she broke off a piece of wood from the cabinet and decided to start carving from scratch.

However, every time she tried to recall Kailun’s image, she found it blurry, far from as clear as it had been recently.

She made several attempts but couldn’t get it right. It was as if she had never known how to carve.

Vivian, frustrated, became even more irritated after hearing Chrissy’s complaints. So she couldn’t help but retort, “I think someone must have been forgotten by that bad guy. Otherwise, why would he lock her up for a whole day without even checking on her?”

Chrissy didn’t get angry at Vivian’s words. She lay on the newly changed sheets, kicking her bare legs playfully. Her heels rhythmically hit her perky bottom, creating waves.

“Hmph, I won’t be angry even if you say that. After all, that guy must have spent more time on me than on you. Sigh, no way around it. This is the advantage of having a good figure.”

Chrissy chuckled proudly. “Look at my long legs. Kailun always stares at them. After all, these perfect legs can help him relieve a lot of physical stress. Not only that, but my excellent mouth and my ample bosom can also help him. Oh no, I’m the epitome of perfection. You’re not jealous of me, are you?”

To show off her assets, Chrissy sat up and cupped her breasts, making her cleavage even deeper, an abyss that even the light in the room couldn’t reach.

“Crack!”

Vivian crushed a fist-sized piece of wood carving, her small hand bursting with immense strength.

“You don’t understand. There are advantages to being petite. He can easily lift me up with one hand, and it’s very warm to be held in his arms.”

Vivian’s face darkened slightly. It was impossible not to be envious. Chrissy’s figure was already flawless.

Her curves were in all the right places, her waist slender, creating a striking contrast. Especially those long legs, even Vivian would stare at them.

It wasn’t that she liked them, but it was a pure appreciation of beauty.

As a “plush ball,” Chrissy was definitely top-tier, second to none.

At the same time, her status, position, and aura added a unique charm. Her innocent appearance would definitely arouse Kailun’s desire to bully her.

She had lost.

In terms of figure, she had lost completely.

However, Vivian also had her trump card. She said with a proud tone, “Although your figure is slightly better than mine, I have two of myself. The effect of one plus one is far greater than you alone”

“Two of yourself?” Chrissy didn’t understand what Vivian meant.

“It’s a secret~”

Vivian smiled mysteriously. She felt like she had won back a round.

“By the way, Vivian, why don’t you have a shadow? Is that your special characteristic?”

Chrissy tilted her head and looked at Vivian, who was sitting at the table. Under the light, there was only Vivian, her shadow gone.

No wonder she had always felt like something was missing from Vivian. It turned out she had lost her shadow.

The Vivian in front of her wasn’t complete. She was in a very special state.

Chrissy didn’t know what this state was, but it felt strangely familiar.

“Eh?!”

Hearing Chrissy’s words, Vivian was shocked to discover that she really didn’t have a shadow.

“Where’s my shadow?!”

She jumped up like a startled cat.

Looking left and right, turning the lights on and off, Vivian’s shadow never appeared.

Fortunately, Vivian wasn’t an ordinary girl. After the initial shock, she thought of the “Vivian” who looked exactly like her.

She sat back in her chair, holding her head in her hands, lost in thought. This once familiar world was starting to become strange.

The bad guy Kailun must know something, but he wouldn’t tell her.

“Clank!”

“Chrissy, I’m here to save you.”

Just then, Helena appeared at the door. She unlocked the special lock with the key and entered the room.

Compared to before, the way she addressed Chrissy had changed. From the initial “Saint Chrissy,” she now called her by her name directly.

In Helena’s opinion, they were all traitors. No one was more noble than the other, so there was no need for honorifics.

If it weren’t for Chrissy’s betrayal, she wouldn’t have become a traitor.

“Great! You’re finally here! But where did you get the key?”

Chrissy jumped off the bed excitedly. To celebrate her escape, she quickly put on her clean black and white stockings.

“Well… I don’t want to answer that question.”

Helena didn’t want to talk about where she got the key. She didn’t want Chrissy to know that she, an eighth-rank mage, had been hit by a carriage.

“Forget it, if you don’t want to say it, then don’t. Let’s go find Kailun together. I haven’t seen him for over ten hours. If I don’t get my ‘nourishment’ from him, I might really die.”

Chrissy’s eyes sparkled with hearts. She couldn’t wait to throw herself into his arms.

“Unfortunately, he just left the manor. If you want to see him, you can attend the auction this afternoon. I remember Kailun will be there.”

Helena’s gaze swept over Chrissy and landed on Vivian. “By the way, Vivian, didn’t you just leave the manor with Kailun? Why are you back here?”

Before entering the dungeon, she had seen Kailun leave the manor with a group of people, including Vivian.

Vivian was startled. “!!!”

She sat up abruptly, as if struck by a bolt of lightning. The stand-in was actually “herself”!

That unknown woman had replaced her!

A strong sense of crisis surged within Vivian. If this continued, the other girl might really replace her.

From yesterday’s events, she could tell that Kailun was very familiar with the “fake Vivian.” Their interaction was clearly more intimate and direct.

“Take me to the auction this afternoon,” Vivian said solemnly.

She couldn’t just stay in the dungeon and do nothing. If she didn’t act, she might lose everything.

Chrissy’s eyes flickered. “How about we form an alliance? You, me, and He…len.”

“???” Helena’s face darkened. “Why me? And my name is Helena. Please remember that.”

Chrissy nodded knowingly. “I understand, Sele…na. As for why I’m inviting you, it’s like having an extra maid to increase our bargaining chips.”

Helena: “…”

She wanted to betray the Temple of the Celestial God right now and slap the Saint to death.

“Thanks for the invitation, but I won’t form an alliance with a plush ball.” Vivian refused outright.

In terms of status, she was far above a plush ball.

Of course, this wasn’t a rejection based on certain “special” reasons.

“Alright, I’ll go find Phils. Hopefully, she’ll have some ideas.”

Chrissy glanced at her own chest and chuckled knowingly.

She had won, a big win this time.

She put on her shoes and left the room, humming a cheerful tune.

Helena glanced at Vivian, shook her head, and followed Chrissy.

After they left, Vivian slumped back into her chair, feeling overwhelmed by the rapid changes.

Looking at the crushed wood on the table, she broke off another large piece of wood from the cabinet and continued carving. It seemed that only this could calm her down.

……

“By the way, what’s your name?”

“My name is Vivian~”

“No, although you are Vivian, you’re not the current Vivian.”

“Alright, then I don’t have a name.”

“How about Illusion? I think this name suits you quite well.”

“Okay, I don’t mind. Speaking of which, when did you discover me?”

On the way from the manor to the city gate, Illusion asked Kailun.

After yesterday’s events, Illusion had come to terms with everything. Since she had already had an irreversible impact on the world, she would let it be.

As long as she kept her mouth shut and didn’t reveal more information, this impact would be controllable.

Like Vivian, she truly liked Kailun. Her 98 goodwill spoke volumes.

“From the day you desperately wanted to tie me up, I knew.” Kailun chuckled.

Illusion shook her head. “It’s a bit unbelievable. I don’t understand.”

“Hmm, Are you hiding something from me?” Afra’s cold expression became even colder.

Kailun: “Not really. It’s more like a surprise.”

“You’re lying. Every time you lie to me, your emotions fluctuate greatly. You can’t fool me.”

Afra cupped Kailun’s face and pressed her forehead against his.

She wanted to share more of his burdens, but this bad boy always kept secrets from her.

Chapter 163: The Assassin Girl’s Sorrow

“It’s been almost a month, hasn’t it?”

Carol gazed at the cold moon above, her chin resting on her hands as she leaned against the windowsill.

A month had passed since she signed the contract with Kailun. She had grown a lot during this time.

Both her abilities and her figure had improved significantly.

Kailun had said he would “consume” her after a month, but the time had come, and she hadn’t seen any action from him.

To be honest, Carol was looking forward to that day. She wanted to be closer to Kailun.

The last time they slept together, Kailun had kissed her all over, leaving behind a tingling sensation she could never forget.

However, she wasn’t the only one. Phils next door hadn’t reached the final stage either. Compared to Phils, Carol felt much calmer.

“Are you thinking about Kailun?” Bella, the dragon girl, also leaning against the windowsill and gazing at the stars, turned to her and asked.

Carol reached out a hand, as if trying to grasp the crescent moon in the night sky. “Isn’t it normal for a maid to miss her master?”

“Is being a maid enough?” Bella pressed, sensing Carol’s deep affection for Kailun.

Her feelings were far more intense than Bella’s own.

“Being a maid is enough. Bella, do you know that a month ago, I was a pitiful person, shunned, cursed, and scorned? Everyone avoided me like a bad omen. I lived in the slums, never knowing the taste of fresh fruit, let alone steak and milk.”

Carol closed her hand, blocking the moonlight. “It was Master who gave me all of this. He not only helped me seek justice for my mother but also gave me a life I couldn’t have imagined. There’s endless food here, countless magic scrolls, and a soft, warm bed. Most importantly, he treats me with sincerity. Although he desires my body, I don’t hate it. What I don’t understand is how he could have taken a liking to my plain appearance back then.”

Bella looked at Carol with confusion. “Don’t belittle yourself. I think you’re already very beautiful. Even I’m not confident that I can surpass you. Your looks are already exquisite, and your figure is flawless. If you consider yourself plain, then I guess I am too.”

These weren’t empty words from Bella. After a month of Kailun’s careful “feeding,” Carol had regained her original beauty.

Even compared to Bella and Afra, she wouldn’t be outshone.

Especially the unique aura that was gradually returning to her with time, adding a touch of captivating charm.

“A month ago, I was just an ordinary girl,” Carol replied with a blank expression.

Bella wagged her slender dragon tail. “Then I don’t know. Maybe he saw your potential.”

Carol: “Forget it. This question is meaningless. Kailun will always be my master. By the way, I feel like I’ve seen you before, but I can’t remember.”

Bella: “I have the same feeling, but this is my first time leaving the Abyss. I’ve never been to the Xiya Kingdom before.”

“Maybe we knew each other in a past life?” Carol joked.

Bella stretched, feeling a bit sleepy. “It’s lucky that we could meet again.”

“By the way, there will be an auction of two elves from the Abyss tomorrow afternoon. Are you going?” Carol suddenly remembered and asked.

“Poor elves. It’s not easy for them to survive the Temple of the Celestial God’s hunt. It’s already fortunate that they haven’t been exterminated, but…”

Bella looked troubled. The elves, because of their beauty, had always been targeted by the Temple of the Celestial God. Every elf that appeared at an auction could fetch a high price of tens of thousands of gold coins.

If they were stronger or had some special qualities, they could even fetch over a hundred thousand gold coins.

It was worth mentioning that the elves being auctioned this time were the last of their kind. They were not only the youngest leaders of the elf clan but also a pair of beautiful twin girls.

With so many advantages combined, they might be sold for a sky-high price.

These two elves didn’t hold a high position in the Abyss. She had never even met them.

But since they were members of the Abyss, Bella felt that she should try her best to rescue them.

She had learned that the one consigning the elves was an eighth-rank mage from the Temple of the Celestial God. He had placed the elf sisters in Kailun’s Chamber of Commerce to make things difficult for him.

Logically, the best way was to rescue the elf sisters through the auction, but she didn’t have enough funds.

Even if she pulled out all her teeth, it might not be enough, unless she added the dragon scales on her stomach.

“Sigh, I’ll think about it. This is really giving me a headache. Grandpa went back, Fox ran away, and I’m the only one left. Unless I sell myself to Kailun, I won’t be able to raise enough money.”

Bella sighed dejectedly. She touched her newly grown teeth. Should she pull out a few more for emergencies?

But the more dragon teeth circulated, the lower their price would become. If there were too many, they might not even be able to solve her immediate problem.

Moreover, the dragon teeth she had sold all had quality issues. After all, how could teeth that had grown in just a few days be as strong as normal teeth?

It was frustrating. She was just a young dragon, yet she had to worry about both procreation and a bunch of troublesome problems.

“Bella, I can help you find a way to rescue the elf sisters. In return, you can do me a favor.”

Knowing a part of Kailun’s plan, Carol’s eyes lit up. She planned to use this naive dragon girl.

“Tell me. As long as it’s within my power, I’ll do my best to help you.” Bella’s tail wagged excitedly.

“So…”

Carol leaned close to Bella’s ear and whispered. Since Kailun wasn’t taking the initiative, she would.

……

“Tonight, we welcome three new members to the White Jade Alliance. Let’s give them a round of applause.”

That same night, the headquarters of the White Jade Alliance was bustling with activity. At 10:00 PM, eight people were still sitting around a large round table.

This round table had twelve seats. Including the newly arrived Charles, there were still four empty seats. It seemed that some people hadn’t arrived yet.

After one of them finished speaking, the others clapped sparsely. In Charles’s opinion, they all had decent strength, but because everyone was concealing their true power, he couldn’t make an accurate judgment for now.

“Sigh, I’m at my wit’s end. My mission failed, and I’m being hunted by the Pope. If I hadn’t joined your alliance, I wouldn’t even have a place to go.”

Charles sighed dramatically. He was indeed being hunted by the Temple now. The wanted posters had been spread throughout the kingdoms.

But apart from the posters, the Pope hadn’t taken any concrete action. She just wanted to let the world know that Charles and the others were wanted by the Temple.

An old man with a blind left eye chuckled at Charles. “Don’t worry, Brother Charles. Although the Temple of the Celestial God is still powerful, our newly formed alliance isn’t weak either. Our purpose is to protect the weak, to protect those like us. So, you’re a perfect fit for our alliance.”

Another old man with a missing arm added, “Some of us here were suppressed and hunted by the Temple of the Celestial God when we were young, so we understand your feelings. Don’t worry, after joining the alliance, we’re all family. We’ll help each other out in the future.”

“That’s right. We’re all family. We’ll face any difficulties together.”

“…”

Charles’s words were met with agreement from many people. It really looked like a harmonious alliance.

However, this was just a facade. Anyone who believed it would be stripped to the bone by these so-called “family members.”

Some of them did have grudges against the Temple of the Celestial God, but now, they were more concerned about their own interests, the interests of the forces behind them.

Charles could name a few of these people. They were members of some top-tier forces.

Besides, if these people had grudges against the Temple, wouldn’t that mean they also had grudges against him? After all, he was a spy for the Temple.

Paul and Harry, standing behind Charles, listened to their conversation with thoughtful expressions. They weren’t qualified to sit at the table due to their lack of strength and status.

Although Paul was the Saint of the Temple of the Celestial God, these people had never looked at him directly.

Paul remembered their disdain.

Gradually, the atmosphere became more and more heated. Soon, someone mentioned the auction at the Balance Chamber of Commerce.

“Have you heard? There will be an auction in the Xiya Kingdom tomorrow afternoon. They’re not only selling the Lucky Potion that everyone wants but also a pair of elf twins. To be honest, I’m tempted.”

A “middle-aged” man, only a little over 150 years old, suddenly interjected.

“I know about that too. But I’m more interested in the green-feathered bird being auctioned. I heard from a reliable source that this bird has a ninth-rank aura. I wonder if it’s true.”

Another person, recalling the information he had just received, looked eager to participate.

Hearing about the green-feathered bird, Paul shuddered. Wasn’t that Henry?

But why would Kailun sell Henry, who had ninth-rank strength?

He couldn’t understand, but he chose to relay this information to Charles. Now, he could only rely on Charles to have a chance to get Henry back.

“Master Charles, the green-feathered bird they’re talking about is Henry. For some reason, he hasn’t transformed back. You must get him back. He’s very useful.”

Paul leaned close to Charles’s ear and whispered.

Because Paul was too close, Charles almost slapped him.

After all, he knew about the things Paul and Harry had done in private and was disgusted by them.

He moved slightly away from Paul and nodded slightly. Paul had mentioned Henry before. He wondered if this was a misjudgment on Kailun’s part.

After all, Kailun had never met Henry. It was possible for him to make a mistake.

So did this mean they had a chance to exploit this loophole?

“Speaking of which, the headquarters of the White Jade Alliance is quite close to the Xiya Kingdom. With your speed, you can probably get there in half a day. So, are you going? However, I don’t recommend it. If the green-feathered bird is really a ninth-rank mage, the cunning Kailun wouldn’t easily put him up for auction. In my opinion, it’s more likely a trap set by Kailun. As for whether this view is correct or not, you can judge for yourselves.”

After pondering for a moment, Charles spoke, guiding their thoughts. He had already begun to eliminate his competitors. Afterward, he still had to report the situation to the Pope and ask for funds.

“This… I’ll think about it.” The person sitting opposite Charles immediately lost interest.

An old woman said fearfully, “Kailun is too dangerous. At least I wouldn’t dare to go to the Xiya Kingdom. You can decide for yourselves.”

“Damn it! How did this evil guy suddenly appear? Can’t anyone find out anything about him? It’s too strange! This guy is too strange!”

“We can’t find anything, nothing at all. According to my information, Kailun was just an ordinary person a month ago. No, his magic talent was even worse than an ordinary person’s. But a month later, he can even suppress eighth-rank mages.”

The blind old man looked at Charles and asked, “Didn’t you just come back from Kuye Town? Tell us about the situation there. That way, we can have a clearer understanding of Kailun. I believe Kailun’s secret is hidden in Kuye Town.”

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at Charles and Paul and Harry, who were standing behind him. Some even used their aura to pressure Paul, trying to force them to say something.

Feeling the pressure of a ninth-rank mage, Paul and Harry turned pale.

“Heh, if you want to know, go to Kuye Town and see for yourselves. No one’s stopping you.”

Charles scoffed fearlessly. “As for what happened in Kuye Town, I can only say, ‘No comment.’ Of course, if you can offer equally valuable information or resources, I’ll tell you. How about it? Let’s make a deal.”

Although Charles had acted cowardly and unremarkable in the Temple of the Celestial God, it was all an act.

Someone without strength couldn’t be a good spy. Charles was far more capable than Henry.

Seeing Charles’s firm attitude, the others changed the subject. “Charles, you’re joking. We’re all family. Sharing information is naturally based on the principle of voluntariness. If you want to make a deal, do it privately.”

The pressure disappeared, and Paul and Harry breathed a sigh of relief.

Paul had experienced the feeling of being controlled by others many times, and each time was excruciating.

He didn’t want to experience that feeling again, so he pinned his hopes on Henry. As long as he devoured Henry, he would have a chance to reach the ninth rank and turn the tables.

But… the Xiya Kingdom was an unlucky place that had brought him nothing but pain. He really didn’t dare to go back.

……

Time flew by. The night passed quickly.

The next morning, Kailun woke up and washed up with Anna’s help. They left the room at 8:00 AM.

As soon as they stepped out, they saw a carriage parked at the door. The coachman was Dean Edlin, and Phils, sitting inside, gave Kailun a resentful look.

She had planned to launch a night attack, but Kailun had left early, foiling her plan.

“Edlin, why are you suddenly interested in being a coachman?” Kailun looked at Edlin, who was wearing a servant’s uniform.

Edlin pouted. “No choice. I owe you too much money. If I don’t work hard, I’ll never be able to pay it off. Lady Afra said that if I work as your personal coachman, she’ll deduct two thousand gold coins from my debt every month.”

The debt of 500,000 gold coins was a heavy burden on her shoulders, weighing her down more than her own bosom.

Kailun had said he would give her a very high salary, but there was no confirmation yet. She didn’t even know what she was supposed to do.

So she could only cling to him, constantly reminding him.

“Alright, then I’ll leave the coachman’s job to you.”

Kailun chuckled, not exposing her true intentions. He took Anna’s hand and boarded the carriage.

As soon as he sat down, Phils kicked him lightly with her foot. “Staying out all night isn’t a good habit. Be careful, Afra might pull your ears.”

To the resentful Phils, Kailun simply said, “Actually, I bought a new whip. I wonder who will have the honor of being the first to experience it. Coincidentally, I might be in a good mood tomorrow, so I hope no one will anger me.”

Knowing her desires, Kailun painted a picture for Phils. Considering her hard work, he would seriously fulfill her wish this time.

He had a lot to do today, but he might be a bit freer tomorrow.

Apart from being a bit perverted, Phils was quite good in other aspects.

Moreover, he couldn’t really hate this kind of “controlled” pervert.

She was a pervert who was willing to offer both her body and soul to him.

Kailun pinched Phils’s cheek. “So stop looking at me like that. It’s creepy, like you want to stab me in the kidneys.”

“Oh, oh~”

Faced with Kailun’s directness, Phils was at a loss for words.

Her mind was filled with images of what might happen tomorrow, her face flushed red.

Seeing this, Anna covered her mouth and giggled. After entrusting her heart to Kailun, she had completely opened up, becoming her true self.

“Lord Kailun, where are we going now?”

Seeing that they had finished chatting, Edlin, the coachman, asked.

“Let me think. Let’s go straight back to the manor. I remember that I locked Chrissy in the dungeon. If I don’t release her, the Temple of the Celestial God might notice something.”

As he spoke, Kailun placed one hand on Phils’s thigh and the other on Anna’s, leaning back comfortably in his seat.

“Yes, sir. We’re going home.”

Edlin replied cheerfully. Two thousand gold coins a month was a huge profit for her. Was there anything difficult about driving a carriage?

With her driving skills, she would never hit anyone.

“Screech!”

However, reality dealt Edlin a heavy blow. Halfway through the journey, she felt like she had hit something and slammed on the brakes.

“Edlin, do you even know how to drive a carriage?” Kailun frowned, supporting Anna and Phils.

He also felt the carriage hit something, like a person.

He remembered the last time he hit someone with a carriage was Carol. Who was it this time?

Kailun didn’t think too much about it. He jumped out of the carriage, intending to heal the injured person.

“I… I… I don’t know!”

Edlin replied pitifully. She felt something dart past the carriage, but she was a bit slow and hit it.

“Is this… the Temple’s clumsy assassin?”

Jumping out of the carriage, Kailun looked at the eighth-rank assassin lying on the ground with a speechless expression.

Helena: “…”

It was… very sad.

Chapter 162: The Walls of the Heart

“So, we’ve been taken advantage of?” Fox mused while copying the magic circles in Kuye Town.

“Be bolder. We have been taken advantage of.” Shirley, who had recovered her memories, agreed.

Recalling the events in the town, her perception of Kailun had changed significantly.

As Kailun had said, First Princess Hilna truly lacked the necessary capabilities. She wasn’t fit to be the Queen of the Xiya Kingdom.

From Kailun’s perspective, Hilna had always resorted to underhanded tactics.

To put it bluntly, the Princess was better off as a pet. That way, she wouldn’t have to think too much and wouldn’t affect others.

As for rescuing Hilna from Kailun’s clutches?

Shirley had completely given up on that idea. Although she had only received fragments of Kailun’s memories regarding Hilna, his perspective was far beyond her reach.

Instead of continuing to resist, it was better to lie down and secure some benefits for the First Princess.

“These magic circles are so troublesome to copy. I’m going crazy!”

Fox scratched her tail, her mood far from pleasant.

Because of the memories in the town, she had developed a strong fondness for Kailun. Just as she was hoping for more interaction, he had run off, leaving her with a huge mess to clean up.

If it weren’t for the fact that he had shared the benefits with her, she would have walked away long ago.

Completely copying the magic circles on the walls wasn’t a task that could be accomplished overnight. If they were slow, it might even take a week.

Shirley handed Fox a blank parchment scroll. “Take your time. There’s nothing to do back home anyway. You can learn more by staying here.”

“You can understand the magic on the walls?” Fox asked.

“Nope,” Shirley replied, spreading her hands.

“Can you tell me about Kailun? About the things that happened around him? If you don’t mind, tell me about the girls close to him.”

Fox hugged her tail, her eyes darting around.

Seeing Fox’s slightly flushed cheeks, Shirley understood her thoughts. She sat beside her and said, “I know quite a bit about Kailun’s story. After all, the First Princess was the first one to target him. She started by using seduction…”

Shirley didn’t hold back. She told Fox everything she knew, even including the scene where she was captured by Kailun and forced to expose her stomach.

“That guy really is a lecher. He’s hopeless, truly hopeless.”

Fox tugged at her tail. It felt… stiff.

He was far more promiscuous than she had imagined. By the time she finished copying the magic here, the flowers might have already withered.

“But now it seems that he does have many attractive qualities. First, his appearance. Kailun is young, handsome, and elegant, fulfilling most girls’ fantasies about their ideal partner. He’s also very capable. In terms of strength, I don’t know how far he’s progressed, but I’m sure he’s already reached the ninth rank. Plus, he’s actually quite good to his own people. Ella and Anna are well taken care of, and Phils, who switched sides early on, is being groomed…”

Shirley transformed into a storyteller, boasting about Kailun’s merits.

She sensed Fox’s feelings and wanted to give her a push. With Fox joining the fray, the future would be even more interesting.

Maybe Kailun’s courtyard would descend into chaos one day. If there was anything that could trouble Kailun, it would be these trivial domestic matters.

She wanted to be an observer, to watch the changes unfold.

After seeing Kailun’s memories, she seemed to have developed a penchant for “peeping” on him.

“Ah… Is he really as good as you say?”

Fox’s ears perked up. Perhaps because she had just transitioned from her little fox form, she still retained a certain innocence.

“If it was just one person approaching him, it might be a coincidence. But so many people are constantly drawn to him. Why do you think that is…”

In the candlelit hall, Shirley’s words became increasingly enigmatic.

……

A new form of entertainment had emerged in the Royal City. Many people sat on small stools, cracking sunflower seeds and watching Duke Pit’s day of suffering.

They were all receptive to this very public display. After all, the Second Prince’s previous actions had broadened their horizons.

Kailun had arranged for Kailson to be the dedicated medical support. Duke Pit’s “battle” would last a long time. He wouldn’t die until he was completely drained by the “wives.”

Rose left the Royal City at 5:00 PM and embarked on her journey home. However, she didn’t know that her grandfather, Bruce, had left even earlier.

Later, an uninvited guest arrived. He was the envoy from the White Jade Alliance, seeking an explanation from Kailun.

He had initially intended to put on airs. After all, the White Jade Alliance was considered a rising star.

But Kailun’s disregard made him panic completely. After repeated inquiries yielded no results, he knelt at the gate of Kailun’s manor, refusing to leave, hoping for a chance to speak with him.

As evening approached, Kailun left the manor with Anna, who had changed clothes. As soon as he stepped out the gate, he saw the envoy kneeling there.

Kailun knew who this person was. Carol had told him as soon as the envoy knelt down.

“Lord Kailun, please give me a chance! Just ten minutes! I beg you, give me a chance!”

Seeing Kailun emerge, he felt a glimmer of hope.

If he didn’t get any information this time, he would definitely be punished upon his return, and his successor would gleefully take his place.

“I don’t think you should be kneeling here, nor should you be thinking about how to talk to me.”

Kailun chuckled, his arm around Anna’s waist. “You, as an envoy sent by the alliance, are kneeling at my gate. People who don’t know might even think you’re here to apologize. If the people in your White Jade Alliance find out about this, you’ll probably have a hard time surviving. So my advice is to think about where you should run and how to run.”

It was the first time Kailun had encountered such an incompetent envoy. It was an eye-opening experience.

Hearing Kailun’s words, the envoy came to his senses. He realized that his actions had already tarnished the reputation of the alliance.

He hugged his shoulders and knelt there, trembling, already anticipating his future.

The expected easy mission didn’t exist. He should be thinking about how to escape now.

He watched with a pale face as Kailun walked past him with his companion. He could hear their conversation, but because they deliberately lowered their voices, he couldn’t make out the content.

Anna asked, “Why would the White Jade Alliance send someone who knows nothing to be an envoy?”

Kailun: “They probably want to kill two birds with one stone. Some of them must know my personality, so they sent someone they want to get rid of. Judging from his appearance, he’s probably someone’s son or grandson. It seems that this alliance is even more chaotic than I imagined.”

“Are you going to do anything?”

Looking at the smile on Kailun’s lips, Anna knew he already had a plan.

Kailun looked at Anna, who was wearing the Royal Magic Academy uniform. “I haven’t decided yet. I just have a general idea. It should be quite interesting.”

Compared to thinking about how to deal with the White Jade Alliance, Kailun was more interested in Anna in front of him.

She was wearing the academy uniform, her figure slender and well-proportioned. Black over-the-knee socks covered her beautiful long legs, and the hem of her skirt revealed the alluring “absolute territory” between her black stockings and her thighs.

Above that was a slightly longer skirt, concealing everything while remaining sleek.

Her attire was exactly the same as when they first met. Their encounter in the library was their first true meeting.

Looking at Anna in her uniform, Kailun suddenly realized that both of them were still very young.

People their age were still studying magic at the academy. In the eyes of some elders, they were still children.

But for Kailun, staying at the academy was meaningless.

He already knew everything they taught, and all the beautiful girls seemed to have been taken into his home. Not only Anna, but even Winnie and Phils hadn’t escaped.

There was also Hilna, his tutor, and Edlin, the dean.

Thinking about it this way, Kailun realized that his “hunting range” was actually quite wide.

“You always keep me in suspense.” Anna didn’t press further, her arm linked with Kailun’s.

Kailun chuckled. “You haven’t told me where we’re going either.”

“I did. We’re going to find our past memories and say goodbye to our former selves.”

Anna smiled beautifully. She had completely opened her heart to Kailun.

“As you wish. I’ll give you all my time tonight. Some people might be jealous. Sigh, what a headache.”

Kailun glanced at the darkening sky. He was looking forward to Anna’s plan for tonight.

Anna gave him a charming glare. “Hmph, you bad guy, you’ll be drained by them sooner or later.”

In terms of status, she was Kailun’s slave, but the current Kailun never treated her as such.

“I’m down. Do whatever you want.”

Kailun was amused by Anna’s words. With his constitution, no one could drain him, not even a hundred Afras. He was confident in that.

Laughing and joking, Anna took Kailun to the familiar Royal Magic Academy. Along the way, they felt many gazes filled with awe and admiration.

Perhaps because Kailun’s aura was too overwhelming, no one dared to approach them.

They arrived at the library and went to the table where they had first met.

“I remember that day, you were sleeping here, and I knocked over your books and fell to the ground, dropping the forbidden scroll from my sleeve. Then you, this bad guy, used it to threaten me. You were truly evil. Even now, I think your heart is rotten to the core.”

Anna lightly pinched Kailun’s waist and glared at him.

“Ah? You’re talking about that? I’ve already forgotten. I only remember that your falling posture was very beautiful, very tempting. That expression of yours, lying on the ground, wanting to cry but having to be strong, was so amusing.”

Recalling that scene, Kailun’s smile widened.

Anna blushed slightly. “If I could go back in time, I would definitely hit your head with a book. You couldn’t defeat me back then.”

“No, you’re overthinking it. Although I wasn’t strong, I had many life-saving scrolls on me. Your second or third-rank strength couldn’t harm me at all.” Kailun explained.

They stayed in the library for a long time, talking about many things. They didn’t leave until 8:00 PM.

They strolled along the streets of the Royal City. To avoid attracting attention, Kailun deliberately lowered his and Anna’s presence.

They bought some snacks along the way, listened to a couple of songs, and even encountered a storyteller weaving tales about Kailun.

In the stories, he was an omnipotent being, undefeated, iron-fisted, and benevolent, with a fondness for collecting beautiful women from all over the world.

These stories were naturally just rumors. Except for the last part, which was somewhat accurate, the rest were completely fabricated.

At least Kailun didn’t think he was that kind of good person.

Good people had to bear many burdens, and he was just a villain, a villain who enjoyed playing with people’s hearts and indulging in his own pleasures.

“We’re here. We’re back. After that man who was called my father was taken to the brothel, I had someone buy it. It’s been almost a month.”

Arriving at the house where she used to live, Anna pushed open the old door and lit the magic lamps inside, bringing light back to this dilapidated little house.

“For the past ten years, I’ve lived under immense pressure. My alcoholic father didn’t even have hatred in his eyes. He only blamed himself for his incompetence. I don’t know why my mother fell for him. He didn’t seem to have any other ability besides sweet talk.”

Anna looked around the house she had lived in for over ten years and continued, “Under such pressure, I didn’t even have any friends. I rarely even talked to anyone. I hated nobles, all of them.”

Anna paused and looked at Kailun, who was listening intently. “Although I also hate you, it’s a different kind of hate.”

“Don’t worry, I didn’t misunderstand. You’re just being dishonest. I understand.”

Kailun chuckled and patted her head. How could 99 goodwill be considered hate?

Anna blushed slightly and swatted Kailun’s hand away. “You’re different from other nobles. If they were half as good as you, this world wouldn’t be in its current state. But you’ve dealt with all the nobles in the Xiya Kingdom. That’s a good thing.”

Kailun: “For me, it was all about seizing the opportunity. I didn’t deliberately do it. It’s just that their existence would have eroded my interests.”

“You’re really stubborn. I wonder what it would take to pry open your mouth.”

Anna shook her head helplessly. Kailun was always like this.

“It’s simple. Your softness will do. I’m not picky.” Kailun pinned Anna against the wall.

However, this time, Anna just blushed and pushed him away. “Not now. Wait a minute. I’ll show you my room first.”

Anna took Kailun’s hand and led him to her bedroom. Opening the locked door, she found that the layout of her room hadn’t changed.

That was to be expected. Paul and her father had been taken away shortly after selling her, so the room’s arrangement naturally remained the same.

“It’s been a while since I’ve lived here, so there’s some dust. I hope you don’t mind.”

After entering her room with Kailun, Anna locked the door. “This is my own little world. I used to spend most of my time here, reading, studying, and resting. I’ve spent most of my life here. It’s the biggest part of my memories.”

As she spoke, she quickly cleaned the room and then took out a clean blanket and pillow from the wardrobe.

After doing all this, she sat on the bed and patted the clean sheets. “Come and sit. Are you afraid I’ll eat you?”

“Aren’t you thinking about eating me?” Kailun sat beside Anna and flicked her forehead.

Anna: “Your mind is full of dirty thoughts. You’re hopeless.”

“I didn’t say anything. I just smelled the scent of arousal. Smell it carefully.”

Kailun deliberately sniffed around Anna, a teasing expression on his face.

“That’s too much! You ruined the mood! I was planning to tell you some stories from the past so you could get to know me better.”

Anna sighed. Kailun always played by his own rules. He clearly knew what she wanted to do, but he just wouldn’t cooperate.

“Silly girl, I can understand you even without those stories. Besides, shouldn’t you focus on the future instead of the past? If you work harder at night, you might even be able to give birth to a whole Knights regiment, my slave girl.”

Kailun cupped Anna’s face, making her look into his eyes.

Their time together had made Kailun grow fond of her. Although this fondness wasn’t at a special level, it was still quite rare. After all, his heart was more guarded than anyone else’s.

Seeing the genuine emotion in Kailun’s eyes, Anna felt her body go weak. She felt like she had found a soft spot in his heart.

“Yes, I’m your slave. So please don’t be gentle with me. You can do whatever you want tonight.”

Anna caressed Kailun’s face. “So kiss me, Master~”

Compared to recounting the past, she wanted to create new stories with him now.

“As you wish, my slave girl.”

Kailun kissed Anna, who had closed her eyes. With a gentle push, he laid her down on the clean sheets.

He snapped his fingers, and the magic lamps in the room went out.

In the kiss, Kailun searched for her softness. He reached Anna’s chest because her true softness was her heart.

Through the thick walls of her heart, he kissed her passionately.

But even the thickest walls couldn’t withstand his kisses and caresses. Slowly, he shortened the distance between them, making those walls “rounder” and reducing the gap between them.

However, no matter how hard he tried, the gap remained. The thick walls of her heart couldn’t be broken down with just his mouth.

So Kailun had to change his approach and use other methods to connect and communicate.

Despite the difficulties of this new approach, no amount of entanglement could hinder Kailun’s desire to get closer. Even the tightest bonds would eventually break.

With an unstoppable force, he would touch the walls of her heart and break through them. With persistent effort, he would open up the space within.

For Kailun, who possessed special “talents,” Anna’s challenge wasn’t difficult.

[Anna has opened her heart to you and considers you her true love. Goodwill +1, Total Goodwill 100. You have obtained all of Anna’s attributes at this special point in time.]